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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
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Second, the survey results reveal that transfer pricing arrangements continue to be regarded as the most complex aspect of corporate taxation.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
He’s regarded as one of the most successful actors (also nepo baby as the son of Martin Sheen and brother of Emilio Estevez), but in the past couple of decades, a life full of controversy has cast him to the sidelines.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 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
Extra virgin olive oil is regarded to be a staple of the Mediterranean diet.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Lecornu, 39, is regarded as a political survivor, the only minister to have served continuously since Macron first took office in 2017.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Ho is highly regarded among his former players, and his time at Norwegian club Brann was successful.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Third grade-reading is widely regarded among experts as pivotal for a student's success.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 3 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 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
Second, the survey results reveal that transfer pricing arrangements continue to be regarded as the most complex aspect of corporate taxation.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
He’s regarded as one of the most successful actors (also nepo baby as the son of Martin Sheen and brother of Emilio Estevez), but in the past couple of decades, a life full of controversy has cast him to the sidelines.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 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
Extra virgin olive oil is regarded to be a staple of the Mediterranean diet.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Lecornu, 39, is regarded as a political survivor, the only minister to have served continuously since Macron first took office in 2017.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Ho is highly regarded among his former players, and his time at Norwegian club Brann was successful.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Third grade-reading is widely regarded among experts as pivotal for a student's success.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
Verb
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Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Officers didn’t find an injured person, but noticed a man with a knife approaching them.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The couple considered renting out the storefront portion of the building while simultaneously toying with the idea of opening a business of their own.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Seattle coach Mike Macdonald considered going for it on fourth-and-1 from the 19-yard line but instead opted for a field goal.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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More than 6,000 people lined up quietly on Saturday — and on Sunday the queue was even more striking, spilling into the streets around the stately venue designed by Tadao Ando, whom Armani admired and respected.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Elvis admired Dean, beyond the beyond.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On September 5, the Friends actress was spotted enjoying a New York City date night with her boyfriend, Jim Cutis.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The three of them have recently been spotted in puff-sleeve pieces.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She was followed by her brother Frankie, who spoke with PEOPLE on the red carpet before the awards show.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That blockbuster, which Alcaraz won after a Houdini escape, has been followed by two solid sequels.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Northern Sea Route is generally viewed as more developed and regulated, with Moscow investing heavily in infrastructure as part of a broader campaign to gain an upper hand in the Arctic.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some legal commentators viewed sports law as having no center.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet last week’s warning from Jet2, a business respected for its cost control and excellent customer service, has served as a reminder that, for all the impressive growth of recent years, this remains a volatile and sometimes unpredictable sector.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Standing independently would be an Excelsior building that respected the architecture of the original 1940s building.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Regarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarded. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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