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adjective

as in recognized

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verb

past tense of regard
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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Recent Examples of regarded
Adjective
Japan’s Junto Nakatani recently lost for the first time to Inoue in an entertaining fight after moving up from bantamweight but as a three-weight world champion is still very highly regarded. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 July 2026 For a club with championship aspirations, that patience reflects its confidence that the highly regarded young catcher will ultimately emerge stronger from moments like the one that recently went viral. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Flagship state schools and large private institutions like Syracuse, highly regarded but a step below the elite level, are likely to face much greater competition for students in the years ahead. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 June 2026 That’s somewhat to be expected with AJ Turner (knee) still sidelined and highly regarded true freshman Ryan Estrada not on campus until June. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026 The once highly regarded and pricey hub for tech dreamers and fledgling startups has devolved from a breeding ground for ingenuity and innovation — a place of hope — to something closer to an American nightmare. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 The update comes courtesy of the ECMWF seasonal model, one of the most highly regarded and accurate long-term weather models used by meteorologists. — Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026 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
Verb
Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 Roger is often regarded as a major figure in country music, credited for broadening the range of the genre by including elements of pop music in his songs. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Japan’s emperors have long been regarded as descendants of the sun goddess Amaterasu under Shinto beliefs. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Hojbjerg, for example, has eight Premier League seasons under his belt and is regarded as a leader. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 In most variants this new religious movement can be regarded as a modern Pagan religion, but its eclectic and open-minded ethos means that it is also followed by members of other religions, such as Buddhism and Christianity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 The film is generally regarded as director and animator Hayao Miyazaki’s finest work. — David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Aug. 2026 Tupac is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential rappers of all time. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 In addition, San Francisco has brought in veteran free agent wide receiver Mike Evans, widely regarded as a future Hall of Famer, and traded for starting defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
  1. valued
  2. noticed
  3. noted
  4. considered
  5. admired
  6. credited
  7. spotted
  8. followed
Adjective
  • As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
Definition of valued
Verb
  • Earlier this summer, staff at the Royal Oak Public Library in Oakland County noticed bedbugs on some furniture during a building inspection.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly an hour after Nolan was last seen, friends on one of the boats noticed its bilge pump had failed and water was rapidly filling the hull, Tyler Cox and Edward Paltzik, attorneys for the friends, told CNN.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticed
Verb
  • The company’s lawyers noted that Banks had signed a standard waiver giving up creative control over the project.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Garnett noted in court that the government’s calculation of federal sentencing guidelines would call for a sentence of 24 to 30 years in prison.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of noted
Verb
  • Much of the land along the Rio Grande to the east and west of the national park is considered private property.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This group will meet with developers to ensure the community's input is considered in the project.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • Glasner has the energy of a man who doesn’t want to be liked, but does want to be admired.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This, too, was a kind of misapprehension, in that his boss admired him for being so upbeat despite living in such a family when in fact Shigejiro had no individuality at all.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of admired
Adjective
  • The band will see an increase in publishing, and as a credited songwriter, Moss will continue to receive publishing income, while the new master revenues do not involve him.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
  • Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of credited
Verb
  • The alert went out warning students to avoid Eddy Hall after the bear was spotted hiding near the academic building.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In July, Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams was spotted in Seoul wearing a pair of calf-length white shorts from Descalco, a new swimwear brand that launches this week.
    — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotted
Verb
  • Nuñez gave up a home run to Mike Yastrzemski in the seventh, and Austin Riley followed with one of his own, ultimately dooming the Mets.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Many routes through Orlias Gorge begin near Dion at the tiny chapel of Agios Konstantinos, followed by a short forest hike into the gorge.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of followed

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