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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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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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noun

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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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as in reference
relation to or concern with something specified with regard to your request for time off, go ahead and take the whole week for vacation

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How does the verb regard contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of regard are admire, esteem, and respect. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," regard is a general term that is usually qualified.

he is highly regarded in the profession

In what contexts can admire take the place of regard?

The meanings of admire and regard largely overlap; however, admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.

a friend that I truly admire

When might esteem be a better fit than regard?

The words esteem and regard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation.

no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

When can respect be used instead of regard?

While the synonyms respect and regard are close in meaning, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of regard
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That proposition stems from scrutiny regarding Chandler’s previous city manager’s contract. Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025 The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously denied the NFL's petition to rehear a recent decision regarding Jon Gruden. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, the movie didn’t land critically or commercially, and while there was plenty of reporting in regard to studio overreach, Black has opted not to point fingers. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
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  • Crew aboard the ship noticed that the engine room—a long and narrow chamber—was the weakest, and was where multiple beams buckled under the pressure of the ice.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Neither that notice nor the agenda for the meeting, posted the day before, gave details about which property the board would be voting on or its intended use.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • No other products or services will be impacted, the agency said, noting the move is a strategic part of USPS’s 10-year plan to create a revitalized organization.
    Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Similarly, Oxford Economics also noted this week that the current boom has better fundamentals than the dotcom days.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Front Office Sports reported Friday that Stars ownership is considering a site in Plano, Texas, approximately 20 miles from Dallas.
    Rob Rossi, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, this spice is considered to have antiseptic and digestive benefits.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • Consultations start with an honest evaluation of the donor area, followed by a hairline design that respects facial features and age.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Meta also advises wearers to respect people's privacy and preferences.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • With more accurate, timely, and localized weather predictions, companies can better anticipate disruptions, allocate necessary resources, and mitigate risks to supply chains.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
  • AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek that AccuWeather anticipates hurricane season to ramp up during its last two months, after a lull in activity over the summer.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Others chimed in with similar admiration.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
  • On Instagram through the years, he's shared many glimpses into that time in his life, from school portraits and prom pics to Christmas memories and beyond.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • In front of the West Stand press box, fans sang and danced together to Spirit of the Blues and Singing the Blues — the latter a reference to rivals Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • This is presumably a reference to Perkins' status as a closeted gay man, something Hitchcock likely knew, and not because Perkins had homicidal tendencies.
    JR Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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