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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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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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Recent Examples of regarded
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
However, the strategic chatterbox has the late Reggie Ossé to thank for sparking his interest in podcasts with the highly regarded and influential Combat Jack Show.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Half of them were published in adulthood, with Frederick and Charles regarded as exceptionally promising poets until their talents were eclipsed not only by their younger brother but by their inner turmoil.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In Chapter 1, the Strangers — who are regarded as Scarecrow, Pinup Girl and Dollface per their mask designs — killed Maya’s fiancé, Ryan (Froy Gutierrez), amidst their involuntary stay in the small town of Venus, Oregon.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Nika Prevc, at 20 years old, is already regarded as the most talented jumper of her generation.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Starmer had faced growing pressure over the last week to fire McSweeney, who is regarded as a key advisor in Downing Street and seen as a close ally of Mandelson.
—Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
He is widely regarded for his offensive play-calling and ability to maximize output from his quarterbacks.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Topaz Labs – Topaz Labs’ tools are widely regarded as best-in-class for upscaling, sharpening, and restoring visual content.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The film will follow the personal and professional evolution of Armani, who passed away last September, aged 91, and is widely regarded to be among the most influential designers in 20th and 21st Century fashion.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
There is a 2006 ruling in the federal appeals court in Denver, which was written by Michael McConnell, a very highly regarded and pretty right-of-center federal appeals judge.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
However, the strategic chatterbox has the late Reggie Ossé to thank for sparking his interest in podcasts with the highly regarded and influential Combat Jack Show.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
Starmer had faced growing pressure over the past week to fire McSweeney, who is regarded as a key adviser in Downing Street and seen as a close ally of Mandelson.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Half of them were published in adulthood, with Frederick and Charles regarded as exceptionally promising poets until their talents were eclipsed not only by their younger brother but by their inner turmoil.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In Chapter 1, the Strangers — who are regarded as Scarecrow, Pinup Girl and Dollface per their mask designs — killed Maya’s fiancé, Ryan (Froy Gutierrez), amidst their involuntary stay in the small town of Venus, Oregon.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Nika Prevc, at 20 years old, is already regarded as the most talented jumper of her generation.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Starmer had faced growing pressure over the last week to fire McSweeney, who is regarded as a key advisor in Downing Street and seen as a close ally of Mandelson.
—Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
He is widely regarded for his offensive play-calling and ability to maximize output from his quarterbacks.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Topaz Labs – Topaz Labs’ tools are widely regarded as best-in-class for upscaling, sharpening, and restoring visual content.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The film will follow the personal and professional evolution of Armani, who passed away last September, aged 91, and is widely regarded to be among the most influential designers in 20th and 21st Century fashion.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
Verb
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But reexamining this dot in light of ongoing LRD fever, the team noticed something strange.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Commeree also noticed that her social media algorithm shifted to show more birth emergencies after viewing the content.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2026
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Detectives noted a consistent gait and distinctive walking pattern across videos captured before and after the shooting, including footage showing the suspect circling the area for hours and later walking away from the Barus & Holley building shortly after the gunfire.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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But if that process fails, Eddie Bauer shops in the US and Canada operated by the LLC could close, the company noted.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is widely considered a front-runner to become the next prime minister.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every possible explanation that isn’t ruled out or contradicted by the already-existing data should be considered, and each hypothesis should be tested and examined as rigorously as possible.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are also examining whether the recent death of an Afghan commander Lakanwal had worked with and might have admired may have worsened his mental and emotional state, according to sources.—
Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Iger has become one of the most iconic, admired, and capable leaders in the media world.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.—
Pamela Kan,
Forbes,
1 Aug. 2022
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Dec. 2021
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Scanned on the street During recent operations, ICE agents have been routinely spotted holding their smartphones to people’s faces in what appear to be attempts to verify people’s citizenship.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2016, the princess flew to Brazil, where she was spotted in a dark suit, ever-present colorful scarf, and bright red sneakers.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wright cited statistics showing that natural gas -- long the nation's leading source of electricity -- provided 43% of electric power at peak generation during the storm, followed by coal at 24% and nuclear at 15%.—
MATTHEW DALY,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The chaos followed a memorial for Good and Pretti, which was hosted exactly one month from the date of Good's death at Powderhorn Park, roughly a 15-minute drive from the federal building.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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If registration exceeds the Zoom capacity, the forum can be viewed on the League’s Facebook page.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Brown said the family has heard from people who viewed her father as a mentor and an example, extending his influence beyond blood relatives.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Regarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarded. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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