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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food
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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
cheating is not a respectable thing to do under any circumstances
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as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
has the respectable manners of someone who was well brought up
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as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the artwork that we commissioned from the muralist turned out to be respectable but was not quite what we had hoped for
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
got paid a respectable sum for speaking at our graduation
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Recent Examples of respectable
The Dolphins have a solid stable of unproven defensive tackles, and a respectable duo of inside linebackers.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
And that was a respectable thing for women of the upper middle class at that time.
—Mariel Carr, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
In the decades before the Civil War, public theater was not generally considered respectable.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Hotel breakfasts should be a dining highlight of any respectable property and Amanyara’s measured up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
And that was a respectable thing for women of the upper middle class at that time.
—Mariel Carr, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
In the decades before the Civil War, public theater was not generally considered respectable.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Hotel breakfasts should be a dining highlight of any respectable property and Amanyara’s measured up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
Adjective
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One of the city's most respected chefs, Lawrence was previously at the acclaimed restaurant North of Bourbon.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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One of the nation’s oldest and most respected high school baseball showcases, the Lions Tournament has been a rite of spring in San Diego for decades.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The people in Japan are so honorable.—
Matt Bomer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Third team Gonzaga senior Graham Ike, an honorable-mention pick two years ago, earned third-team honors this season.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Present and correct, just in smaller quantities than previously, and now obliged to make polite conversation with Alexandra Champalimaud’s additions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its going to be a lot of hard work ahead for the club in the coming months - but confident that viewed in the round, the last two seasons have been pretty bloody decent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The bundled keyboard and mouse are also decent, and there are plenty of ports for extra peripherals.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some of these trades were so large, Khouw said, that whoever placed them would have needed tens of millions of dollars in margin reserves, indicating a considerable level of financial sophistication and wealth.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Torrey Pines High School and San Diego Surf alum’s local pedigree may also boost the fifth-year Wave, who through no fault of the club’s current leaders, lost considerable star power in recent years, contributing to an attendance decline.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant owners express elation, hoping the prestigious nod will elevate their cultural heritage and inspire others to seek out authentic cuisines.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Barnes International launched a similar division in 2023 to offer yacht brokerage, management, and charter services alongside its global portfolio of prestigious properties.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing funnier than being honest.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ready to be honest about what lights you up?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Westcott said some of the subdivisions along the creek were built in the 1960s and 1970s when proper drainage was an afterthought and fences were installed in floodways.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hayden said that Charles failed to execute proper safety protocols while Joseph crossed the street.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Respectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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