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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
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The joint appearance, designed to win over Republicans and independents, also was symbolic, as it was held in Ripon, WI, regarded as the birthplace of the GOP.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Blackface minstrelsy took hold in New York City in the 1830s and became popular among post-Civil War whites, though it was regarded as offensive to Black people from the beginning of its use.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Once regarded as a shoo-in for Braun, Democrats gained some hope in part by the party's shakeup this summer with Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.
—Brittany Carloni and Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
But he was still regarded as largely independent.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
This might seem sacrilegious for a song that’s widely regarded as a pioneering work of electronic music.
—James Factora, Them, 2 Oct. 2024
Something that the recent fighting has revealed is how Iran’s and Hezbollah’s prowess and capabilities were overestimated—and Israel’s under-regarded.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
She is widely regarded as a pragmatist who lacks the charisma, oratory skills and pugnacious nature of the outgoing populist president.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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He is highly regarded by BBC management and well-liked by audiences, but his relationship with the corporation has become fractious over his use of social media.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The joint appearance, designed to win over Republicans and independents, also was symbolic, as it was held in Ripon, WI, regarded as the birthplace of the GOP.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Blackface minstrelsy took hold in New York City in the 1830s and became popular among post-Civil War whites, though it was regarded as offensive to Black people from the beginning of its use.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Once regarded as a shoo-in for Braun, Democrats gained some hope in part by the party's shakeup this summer with Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.
—Brittany Carloni and Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
But he was still regarded as largely independent.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
This might seem sacrilegious for a song that’s widely regarded as a pioneering work of electronic music.
—James Factora, Them, 2 Oct. 2024
Something that the recent fighting has revealed is how Iran’s and Hezbollah’s prowess and capabilities were overestimated—and Israel’s under-regarded.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
She is widely regarded as a pragmatist who lacks the charisma, oratory skills and pugnacious nature of the outgoing populist president.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
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Because those were considered state and local voting issues, they are not included in the exhibition, Villar says.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Feature Importance Feature importance is often considered a default method for explainable AI (XAI).Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit (as was the case for his predecessor, Michael Eisner).Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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The original 303 stereo power amplifier is still admired by hi-fi enthusiasts and studio professionals because of its exceptional reliability, the flexible way it can be set up and the compact form.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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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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And of course, the most valued and highly viewed sports programming, the playoffs, rarely shows up on RSNs but is usually broadcast exclusively on national cable networks.Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 8 June 2022
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Private equity has followed a rocky path, with leveraged buyouts posting only an 8% return last year, the lowest in over a decade.Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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O'Brien underwent four rounds of chemotherapy followed by radiation.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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On one hand over 91% of both Millennials and Gen Z want to be viewed as individuals, not numbers.Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the committee deliberations are not made public, the number of Broadway venues participating in light dimmings is generally viewed as reflecting the honoree’s influence, career span and even how recent a Broadway career has been.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Teachers should be respected and treated as professionals.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Them being respected and a part of decision-making gives them a voice and ownership that leads to them wanting to stay.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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The penalty resulted in Bell's expulsion from the playoffs, clearing the way for William Byron to compete in the esteemed Championship 4 race in Phoenix.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Dow Jones, finally, on November 4, 2024 allowed Nvidia to enter its esteemed Index.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Regarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarded. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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