REGARDED Synonyms: 194 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in recognized

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verb

past tense of regard

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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Giamatti is well regarded and chronically outstanding, which may finally lift him into the winners circle. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026 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

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Although denim is often regarded as a classic American fabric, its origins likely lie elsewhere. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 The junior guard is regarded as one of the best midrange shooters in the country, but is looking to expand her game as a starter at TCU. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 First introduced in Stephen King’s 1974 novel, Carrie, the character was immortalized in director Brian De Palma’s 1976 adaptation, widely regarded as one of the best horror films of all time. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 This election is widely regarded here by Arabs and Jews alike as critical for the country’s future. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026 Police say that Sibiya's departure from the police service is regarded as a dishonorable discharge. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Before kickoff, McLaurin — long regarded as the leader of Washington's locker room — spoke to the ESPN broadcast crew about steadying the team through the rough stretch. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Akerson is regarded as the first official White House press secretary. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026 Various lines make clear that it should be regarded as nearly identical to Harbach’s book. — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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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

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Darnold certainly noticed the mismatch when Smith-Njigba lined up against cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Either way, Steve Sarkisian has noticed something different about his quarterback this week, which also comes at a time of heightened criticism towards the Texas offense.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of noticed

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Commonly considered one of the world’s worst invasive species, the green crab has successfully invaded every continent except Antarctica.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
However, the probability of serious adverse health effects is still considered low.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of considered

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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

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Electricity costs rank first, followed by water usage and environmental impact.

— Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Billie Joe Armstrong followed Dangerfield on Instagram, and the two struck up a friendship that led to the Paradox opening for Green Day on the Atlanta stop of its Saviors Tour.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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