1
as in to notice
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 to note
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 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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4
as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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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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1
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor
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2
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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4
as in greetings
regards plural
best wishes
give your parents my regards
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court
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as in look
archaic
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter
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Recent Examples of regard
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As such, Ernst & Young will oversee the restructuring process and maintain a website where information regarding the proceedings can be obtained.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
In another meta-analysis, no effects were found in this regard.
—Frederik Jötten, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As such, Ernst & Young will oversee the restructuring process and maintain a website where information regarding the proceedings can be obtained.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Harlem’s Fashion Row is doing revolutionary work within an industry that often has little to no regard for Black designers beyond lip service.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
In another meta-analysis, no effects were found in this regard.
—Frederik Jötten, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
Verb
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While the container comes with a month's worth of capsules, many reviewers noticed results way sooner.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Most notably the Democrats in Nevada's congressional delegation noticed.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The medical examiner noted that Rivas' place of death was a vehicle.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The James Webb Space Telescope has already analyzed the chemistry of over 100 exoplanet atmospheres, NASA notes.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Six cars, five trucks and 19 utility vehicles are on the list to be considered the best car, truck or utility vehicle of the year.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The wood of sequoias is considered brittle, and few logs made it to the mill.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Establish a joint steering group that synchronises direction while respecting domain expertise.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the senators need to actually respect standards of economic expertise and integrity, but so far this has largely worked out in the history of the Fed — with both presidents and senators doing so.—
James B. Speta,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perpetua anticipates the mine would create nearly 1,000 jobs during construction and more than half that total for operations.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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What sets Rousteing apart is his sense of cultural timing, his instinct to see stars as storytellers and his ability to anticipate the culture, not just follow a trend, to carry forth the house of Balmain.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though the book was met with abysmal reviews, it was included in a larger collection of Bowles’s work that received critical acclaim in her lifetime, and in recent years has become an object of fervid admiration.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Oscar-winning filmmaker expressed particular admiration for Park Chan-wook.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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This is our first glimpse of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia actually in action.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their photos—a dark-skinned African immigrant bonding with White, blond children—offer a glimpse of another world beyond America’s persistent racial divisions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both the ceremony and red carpet, however, avoided any references to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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His reference to the era of performance enhancing drugs of the 1990s and early 2000s drew laughter from media members in his postgame press conference.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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