1
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
But consider this a great starter list for a very respectable mainstream gaming PC that'll run you between $1,500 and $1,600.
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PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
O’Reilly, a potential third-line center, is a solid NHL prospect and a respectable return for the Lightning, given Howard’s public decision not to sign with the team that drafted him.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Bob Clark, catcher Clark had a respectable seven-season career as a catcher, with his best years playing for Brooklyn – named the Grays, then the Bridegrooms.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
O’Reilly, a potential third-line center, is a solid NHL prospect and a respectable return for the Lightning, given Howard’s public decision not to sign with the team that drafted him.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Bob Clark, catcher Clark had a respectable seven-season career as a catcher, with his best years playing for Brooklyn – named the Grays, then the Bridegrooms.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
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Its own sly twist casts Robert Mitchum—the original Cady—as the elderly, honorable police lieutenant Elgart, and Gregory Peck, 1962’s Bowden, as Cady’s defense attorney.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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To this attack, some men have responded by lending their support to individuals that embody none of those honorable traits that men aspire to internalize.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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Just be polite and point out the issue at checkout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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From a software engineering perspective, being polite is a waste of resources.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Either could be combined with a trade-in if Google is running a decent deal.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Jimenez is a decent prospect to send to a division foe in exchange for a rental pitcher and a glorified project in Dobnak.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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My jaw was on the floor of such a considerable cosign.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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When pushed to Wild Life Extreme, the Dell 16 Plus maintained a considerable lead over the Lenovo Yoga 7.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
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Mitchell went to Europe immediately after college and has carved out a successful pro career, first in France for two years, then one with a different club in Turkey, then last season with Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania that competes in the prestigious EuroLeague.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The film, which has just been announced to world premiere in Toronto’s prestigious Platform competition, is a co-production between Argentina’s Ruda Cine and Switzerland’s Alina Film.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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This is a great way to spot medical fraud or an honest human error like a miscoding of services.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And this all starts by surrounding yourself with forward-thinking partners who put your best interest at heart, and who put honest assessment of your needs ahead of racking up a big sale on the trend du jour.—
Tim Ringel,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The trooper found no proper registration for the vehicle.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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People come back from proper breaks with more energy, better ideas, and fewer signs of burnout.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Respectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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