1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged
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2
as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting
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3
as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety
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4
as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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as in to anticipate
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it
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as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor
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2
as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly
flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line
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4
as in greetings
regards plural
best wishes
give your parents my regards
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5
as in gaze
a fixed intent look
fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court
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as in look
archaic
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter
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Recent Examples of regard
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina Stance: Undecided Concerns: Tillis has raised issues regarding the bill's potential effects on Medicaid and renewable energy incentives, suggesting that these factors are under consideration in his decision-making process.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
Data from Luminate shows that the Taylor’s Version records were a whopping success in this regard.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
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Verb
Stevens is well regarded for his basketball IQ and ability to develop young talent.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina Stance: Undecided Concerns: Tillis has raised issues regarding the bill's potential effects on Medicaid and renewable energy incentives, suggesting that these factors are under consideration in his decision-making process.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Noun
Entrusting the 20-year-old would-be nun, who doesn’t hold her father nor business in high regard, starts as a strategic decision, but over the course of the film (and numerous near-death experiences), Zsa Zsa’s business ambitions morph into wanting to become a father.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
Data from Luminate shows that the Taylor’s Version records were a whopping success in this regard.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
Verb
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Build space into your schedule to notice these things.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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La Rue claims Leto was observing her so intensely that her mother noticed.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Allen also noted the 1868 Hayward Fault earthquake that struck the heart of the Bay Area and killed 30 people.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Again, in 2020, when devastating earthquakes rocked the island, Dávila Pernas notes in the ad, Cuomo was back on Puerto Rico with National Guard troops to help local leaders rebuild.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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But unifying the roughly 50 canvases is a realism that digs beneath the surface to consider her subjects’ complex inner lives.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Go back further, and its predecessor was party to what is widely considered the worst corporate merger in history, the union of AOL and Time Warner in 2001.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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CrowdStrike shares never deserved to be that low, but a move like that must be respected.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Trump’s moral choice is to respect Gulf states’ unique history, culture, religion, and society.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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The National Retail Federation also anticipated skyrocketing prices on clothing, household appliances, furniture and more.—
Dryden Pence,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Organizers anticipate that the immigration enforcement and Trump's response to largely peaceful protests by bringing in the military is a pivot point that will bring new people to the streets June 14.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The president’s support of Ukraine has been in question since before his reelection because of his vocal admiration for Putin — and after publicly shouting at Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to the White House in February.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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His admiration for strongmen such as Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele alarms observers.—
Daniel Treisman,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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The small screen became a mirror that your own family could gaze at, to catch a glimpse of another family, seated on their own sofa, in front of their own TV.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In the buildup, there was a sense that this matchup represented the first of a new era for men’s tennis and, if this was indeed the first glimpse of a new age, then tennis fans are in for a rollercoaster of a decade.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The film reinforces Agnes’ emotional suspension through literary references.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Requesting and verifying references, doing an initial trial period, and conducting background checks (if possible) can offer peace of mind that your child is in good hands.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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