1
as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
perceived that it was going to be a nice day
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3
as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceived
Smaller Companies Leverage Bigger Partners’ Brand Equity When two companies partner for a campaign, it’s often perceived that the smaller company is simply leveraging the bigger partner’s brand equity.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Nonverbal cues continue to play a significant role in how you're perceived during an interview.
—Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Botto has the potential to change the way art — and artists — are perceived, Hudson said.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Along with Pete Alonso, who is still available, he was perceived to be one of the top first basemen on the market.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
People began to long for what everyone perceived as the good old days when times and values were different.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Conservative leaders framed vaccine mandates as an overreach of government power, threatening personal freedoms and bodily autonomy, while more liberal and progressive leaders perceived vaccines as a collective opportunity to promote public health.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Over one-third (37 percent) of respondents said that gift-giving adds pressure to romantic relationships, possibly because gifts are often perceived as reflections of the relationship itself.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Nonverbal cues continue to play a significant role in how you're perceived during an interview.
—Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Botto has the potential to change the way art — and artists — are perceived, Hudson said.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Along with Pete Alonso, who is still available, he was perceived to be one of the top first basemen on the market.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
People began to long for what everyone perceived as the good old days when times and values were different.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Conservative leaders framed vaccine mandates as an overreach of government power, threatening personal freedoms and bodily autonomy, while more liberal and progressive leaders perceived vaccines as a collective opportunity to promote public health.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Over one-third (37 percent) of respondents said that gift-giving adds pressure to romantic relationships, possibly because gifts are often perceived as reflections of the relationship itself.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Search For Clean, Delicious, And Nutritious Coffee As a connoisseur of brews, James understood that all across the globe, people were consistently sipping commercial grade coffees laced with harmful chemicals, pesticides and toxins.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Tantric Buddhism understood this, and reminders of mortality abound in its art, in images of skeletons and corpses, and in portraits of deities associated with death.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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Wednesday 🎨 Discover the art of needle felting at The Line Hotel from 6:30-8:30pm.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps their most felting loss of this recent skid, despite being blown out in Denver, was their 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, as Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, one of which was returned fo a touchdown.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 Dec. 2024
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Many of the rally attendees WIRED spoke to saw Musk’s ownership of X as a boon.—
Vittoria Elliott,
WIRED,
10 Oct. 2024
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Weather Wind and rain are not your friends when sawing.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2024
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While regarded as a decent prospect, the former Norwich City player is well down the pecking order.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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He is recognized for movies like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Fight Club, among others.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
31 Dec. 2024
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According to the release, the person who called police had been alerted to a man at their door by the doorbell camera, and the caller recognized the man as 44-year-old neighbor Budden.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
31 Dec. 2024
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AfD—known for its hardline views on immigration—is widely viewed as far-right, including by German officials.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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And as cards of all kinds are now more widely viewed as alternative investments with the potential to be worth millions, the demand for authentication and grading — an attempt at standardizing assessments of condition that drives value — has skyrocketed.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The event is free, but donations are appreciated.—
Amy Schwabe,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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