1
as in noticed
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 noted
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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as in considered
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 admired
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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as in anticipated
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 recognized
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Recent Examples of regarded
Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
First-base coach Paco Figueroa is highly regarded within the organization.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The fourpiece — through their 1999 EP known as First Impressions, as well as their 2000 LP, Identity Crisis — had already developed a ravenous local following for their genre fusion of punk and metal that’s most commonly regarded as post-hardcore.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Wilson is highly regarded in the gaming industry after more than 10 years at the helm, Maas says.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
With the brutal murderer targeting his police colleagues, Thomas makes a desperate gamble, turning to a once well-regarded but now out of favour, misanthropic ex-detective for help.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Carlson's speech came less than a day before Rosh Hashanah, regarded as the Jewish New Year and one of the holiest of days for the Jewish people.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
For that reason, ARC Plastic Surgery is widely regarded as one of Miami’s top centers for facelift, neck lift, and rhinoplasty nasal care.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The structures have differing definitions, but generally are regarded as miniature dwellings that range anywhere from 100 to 600 square feet.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
This has created a situation in which the most highly regarded and resourceful units can bring in more recruits, and their ability to do so has become a measure of success as other units struggle for manpower.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Tesla is still regarded by the Chinese as a premium brand, and its Model 3, at around $33,000, is pricier than comparable Chinese makes such as the Xiaomi SU7 sedan at $30,400.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
First-base coach Paco Figueroa is highly regarded within the organization.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The fourpiece — through their 1999 EP known as First Impressions, as well as their 2000 LP, Identity Crisis — had already developed a ravenous local following for their genre fusion of punk and metal that’s most commonly regarded as post-hardcore.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Wilson is highly regarded in the gaming industry after more than 10 years at the helm, Maas says.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
With the brutal murderer targeting his police colleagues, Thomas makes a desperate gamble, turning to a once well-regarded but now out of favour, misanthropic ex-detective for help.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Carlson's speech came less than a day before Rosh Hashanah, regarded as the Jewish New Year and one of the holiest of days for the Jewish people.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
For that reason, ARC Plastic Surgery is widely regarded as one of Miami’s top centers for facelift, neck lift, and rhinoplasty nasal care.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The structures have differing definitions, but generally are regarded as miniature dwellings that range anywhere from 100 to 600 square feet.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
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Dark skies With the fire burning, Blossom of Medstar, noticed the morning's sun disappeared.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hiro noticed Kerr had a big one on his right ear and a smaller one on his left ear.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to retail sales, some of these items were distributed to schools and Department of Defense facilities, although the USDA noted that the school distribution was not part of the National School Lunch Program.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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While Memphis has seen high numbers of violent crimes such as homicides and carjackings in recent years, Democratic and Republican officials have noted decreases this year in some crime categories.—
Devon M. Sayers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Suburban communities, including Wauwatosa, Brookfield and New Berlin, have considered a wheel tax to raise revenue for city services.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The idea was greatly accepted, admired, and encouraged by all the residents in the camp.—
Ikram Talaat Ahmed,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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John was greatly admired by all and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all those who met, knew and worked with him.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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You've been spotted walking a mystery dog in Florida.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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See all the celebrities spotted out and about below.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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After the racing announcement, there was a dinner followed by a garage reveal.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Soon, Allen’s teammates followed suit.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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In early 2024, chief selector George Bailey effectively said Renshaw was viewed as the seventh-best batter in the country, having been in the 2023 Ashes squad for the opening two games.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On the House side, Republicans have refused to budge on hashing out another deal viewed more favorably by Democrats.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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The obvious reason why a filmmaker as seemingly respected as PTA can go winless in 11 cracks at the Academy Award is that every Oscar year, and every Oscar category therein, is its own unique beast, each subject to its own campaign-season quirks and voting-body hangups.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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Danon added that most delegations stayed in the room and respected both Netanyahu and the state of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Regarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarded. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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