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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3
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
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, Regulus is regarded as one of the brightest stars visible to Earth.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Bottom Line Occidental is regarded as a high-quality energy firm with robust operations in the Permian and an improving free cash flow.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Several conservative pastors compared Kirk to the biblical figure Stephen, who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr of the New Testament.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Lamine Yamal, of Barcelona, is regarded as his nearest challenger, followed by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, on a 30-man shortlist.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Hawks Put Together Stellar Offseason The Hawks are coming off a spectacular offseason as they are regarded among the winners across the NBA.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The contentious issue, which was regarded as a momentous turning point when it was adopted by the European Union in 2023, has been a hot topic at the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich this week.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The film will follow the personal and professional evolution of Armani, widely regarded as among the most influential designers in 20th and 21st Century fashion.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 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
The quiet schism in sports over whether to acknowledge Kirk as an important figure cut down in a senseless murder may reflect today’s uneasy balance between conservative power and the norms of what are often regarded as apolitical spaces, particularly by conservatives themselves.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, Regulus is regarded as one of the brightest stars visible to Earth.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Bottom Line Occidental is regarded as a high-quality energy firm with robust operations in the Permian and an improving free cash flow.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Several conservative pastors compared Kirk to the biblical figure Stephen, who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr of the New Testament.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Lamine Yamal, of Barcelona, is regarded as his nearest challenger, followed by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, on a 30-man shortlist.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Hawks Put Together Stellar Offseason The Hawks are coming off a spectacular offseason as they are regarded among the winners across the NBA.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The contentious issue, which was regarded as a momentous turning point when it was adopted by the European Union in 2023, has been a hot topic at the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich this week.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The film will follow the personal and professional evolution of Armani, widely regarded as among the most influential designers in 20th and 21st Century fashion.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
Verb
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But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Researchers have previously noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The palace noted the volume includes a dramatized account of Smith's interactions with Pocahontas.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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As a junior at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and vice chair of the Utah Federation of College Republicans, Beesley considered Kirk a hero.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The century-old competition, held every four years, is considered as prestigious as a Michelin star—and many award-winning chefs have earned both.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bruno called the routine well done and admired Danielle’s fluidity and movement across the floor.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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So many admired him, adored him, and respected him.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Garner is spotted filming her upcoming Peacock series, The Five-Star Weekend while on location in Nantucket.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Season 4 lands on October 30th and will be followed by a fifth and final season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dakota Johnson followed suit at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner that same night, wearing a sexy black lace Gucci dress over black underwear.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Sep. 2025
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The made for television film was groundbreaking at the time and is widely viewed as one of the first nuanced portrayals of a gay parent on TV.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Politicians from high-tax states viewed the provisions as a direct attack on their constituents.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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So many admired him, adored him, and respected him.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of stating in unison that the rights of individuals to due process should be respected, even if they’re suspected of being in the country illegally, much of the right’s response to summary deportations is silence.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Regarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarded. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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