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
Being ‘Low Maintenance’ Some individuals consciously minimize their emotional needs or preferences in an effort to be perceived as easygoing or non-demanding.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Knapp, in Colorado, said his organization is shifting its approach away from bird flu outreach at events where farmworkers congregate, because that could be perceived as a setup -- and could inadvertently become one if ICE agents targeted such an event.
—Amy Maxmen | Kff Health News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Merced is overly cautious about revealing anything that might be perceived as a spoiler.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The subject is taboo because the best athletes in the world never want to be perceived as weak.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The husband perceived himself as her caretaker.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Ethical questions arise when AI is perceived as an independent entity rather than a tool requiring responsible use and independent audit.
—Andrew Riabchuk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Distortions of lip size bias perceived facial attractiveness.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
They were perceived as the runner-up for Shohei Ohtani the previous offseason.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Knapp, in Colorado, said his organization is shifting its approach away from bird flu outreach at events where farmworkers congregate, because that could be perceived as a setup -- and could inadvertently become one if ICE agents targeted such an event.
—Amy Maxmen | Kff Health News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Merced is overly cautious about revealing anything that might be perceived as a spoiler.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The subject is taboo because the best athletes in the world never want to be perceived as weak.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The husband perceived himself as her caretaker.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Ethical questions arise when AI is perceived as an independent entity rather than a tool requiring responsible use and independent audit.
—Andrew Riabchuk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Distortions of lip size bias perceived facial attractiveness.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
They were perceived as the runner-up for Shohei Ohtani the previous offseason.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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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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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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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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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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However, the lurid thoughts communicated in Johanne’s prose are enough to send Kristin and Karin into a spiral over how Johanne could possibly have come to felt this way.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the viral video's comments section, viewers expressed their surprise that the felting process worked.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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In Han Kang’s latest novel, a character saws off the tips of two of her fingers in a woodworking accident.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso also plunge audiences into the tactile particulars and handcraft of logging, Robert sawing away with numb determination while he’s forced once again to be far away from his wife and child.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.—
Jackson Hawkins,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Dec. 2024
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Widely regarded as the cradle of China’s LLMs, the university has cultivated an extensive talent pool and a cadre of researchers.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Dec. 2024
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Scott has been recognized at the national level, too, with presidential appointments from both former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden, and earned a lifetime achievement award from Biden last year.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Three high school students recognized him and contacted police.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
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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He was voted in amid a wave of popularity for his ruling Liberal Party in late 2015 – very much viewed as a fresh face for the future and beating incumbent Stephen Harper – but has faced multiple challenges during a near decade-long tenure.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2025
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Junior teammate Molly Finn also appreciated Smith’s versatility.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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An adult/older teen home without any other pets would be appreciated.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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