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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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

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For fans of the older Metal Gear games, Ghost Babel was a huge deal and is rightly regarded as one of the best games in the series and most certainly an underappreciated one. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Widely regarded as an elite play-caller, Sarkisian has yet to deliver in the biggest moments. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Released on March 22, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, Sekiro is widely regarded as one of the most challenging combat games of all time. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 While policymakers generally look through supply shocks and other factors generally regarded as temporary, some Fed officials worry that the effects could become embedded in the economy. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Many Kurds initially regarded al-Sharaa’s government with suspicion. — Hogir Al Abdo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson, Will Smith, Matvei Michkov and Ryan Leonard were all very highly regarded going into the draft and remain so a few years later, albeit to varying degrees. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Winner of the Tour Championship often is regarded as the PGA Tour’s unofficial player of the year. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Vijay Govindarajan, known as VG, is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation. — Amos Winter, Fortune, 21 Aug. 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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Options considered during the analysis included drilling holes in the existing piles and adding more steel inside, or widening the pile caps so more piles could be added on the outside.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Today, they’re considered indicators of healthy freshwater ecosystems, since the otters rely on clean water, plentiful fish and intact river habitat.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of considered

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Curry admired the Guinness drawing rooms with their endless pockets of seating and tables spilling over with flowers from the gardens.

— Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Our thoughts are with Dolly's family, friends, and all those around the world who loved and admired her.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 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

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The crabs were first spotted in the Mediterranean Sea in the last century but really began wreaking havoc only around a decade ago, when their population surged, posing a threat both to native biodiversity and to the fishing industry.

— Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
News first leaked that Cohen would be making another Ali G project in July and he was spotted in character attending Wimbledon.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotted

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The announcement followed Tilbury’s 2022 appointment as the trust’s ambassador for enterprise and coincided with its 50th anniversary gala, held in New York.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Her parents, Dana and Barb Smith, soon followed, buying a house in Billings near their daughter’s home.

— Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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