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
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
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State Representative Devin Carney, a Republican, led the bill's introduction, having noticed Connecticut stood apart from more than 30 states that already had similar prohibitions.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 100 years ago, in 1928, Scottish physician Alexander Fleming famously noticed that, in a moldy Petri dish, Penicillium notatum had destroyed the bacteria around it (even if penicillin would still be more than a decade away from development).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 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
Verb
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By Jesse Newell and David Carrillo Peñaloza To be fair, the Kansas City Chiefs opened the season with two losses to teams that are undefeated and considered Super Bowl contenders.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The fact that the UK, Canada, and Australia are considered among Israel’s closest allies did little to blunt their angry reaction or sway their calls for annexation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
21 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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Whitewashes and humiliations have followed in the period since.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s sentencing followed Zhang’s reporting on China’s human rights abuses, RSF said.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 22 Sep. 2025.
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