as in respectable
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
a respected oncologist whose reputation brought her patients from all over the world
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as in admired
to think very highly or favorably of
an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
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Recent Examples of respected
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Why The Best Leaders Build Both The false choice between being liked and respected misses the point.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Travelers like Miami International Airport better than a year ago, according to a respected survey measuring passenger satisfaction.
—Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Several respected medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, released their own guidance, diverging from Kennedy’s recommendations.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Apparently, this widely respected reserves philosophy does not apply to the county budget.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The indie is run by respected industry vets Nicole Kleeman and Iain Scollay, who picked up minority funding from Channel 4 in 2017.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
In fact, along with nearby Covington and Frankfort, Bardstown offers some of the most respected bourbon distilleries in the world as well as restaurants, pubs, diners, boutique hotels, and more.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Weeks later, Kennedy dismissed Monarez as CDC director, a move that prompted Houry and several other highly respected senior agency officials to resign.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Many Democrats were concerned that the language about Kirk, widely respected in conservative circles for his efforts at motivating younger voters to participate in the political system, went too far as casting him as a unifier.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
At its core, leadership is less about being liked or respected and more about being trusted.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, he is still thought to be respected within the administration.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Both wanted to be respected for their craft more so than their considerable good looks.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
So many admired him, adored him, and respected him.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Instead of stating in unison that the rights of individuals to due process should be respected, even if they’re suspected of being in the country illegally, much of the right’s response to summary deportations is silence.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s an understandable perspective, but where the morals of the interview get so twisted is how much weight Thug gives to being a millionaire and why that’s a big reason he should not just be respected but revered.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Her expertise, reputation as a respected educator, and care for her students helped her land the position in 1992.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Why The Best Leaders Build Both The false choice between being liked and respected misses the point.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Travelers like Miami International Airport better than a year ago, according to a respected survey measuring passenger satisfaction.
—Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Several respected medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, released their own guidance, diverging from Kennedy’s recommendations.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Apparently, this widely respected reserves philosophy does not apply to the county budget.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The indie is run by respected industry vets Nicole Kleeman and Iain Scollay, who picked up minority funding from Channel 4 in 2017.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
In fact, along with nearby Covington and Frankfort, Bardstown offers some of the most respected bourbon distilleries in the world as well as restaurants, pubs, diners, boutique hotels, and more.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Weeks later, Kennedy dismissed Monarez as CDC director, a move that prompted Houry and several other highly respected senior agency officials to resign.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bryan Medina Hernandez, Gallatin High Described as a strong student, musician, and leader who is respected by peers and teachers because of his respectful demeanor and work ethic, Bryan participates in the marching, concert, jazz band and pep bands.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Many Democrats were concerned that the language about Kirk, widely respected in conservative circles for his efforts at motivating younger voters to participate in the political system, went too far as casting him as a unifier.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
At its core, leadership is less about being liked or respected and more about being trusted.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, he is still thought to be respected within the administration.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Both wanted to be respected for their craft more so than their considerable good looks.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
So many admired him, adored him, and respected him.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Instead of stating in unison that the rights of individuals to due process should be respected, even if they’re suspected of being in the country illegally, much of the right’s response to summary deportations is silence.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s an understandable perspective, but where the morals of the interview get so twisted is how much weight Thug gives to being a millionaire and why that’s a big reason he should not just be respected but revered.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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Microsoft sold its entire stake in Apple six years later, netting a very respectable return.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers are no slouch in the American Conference and have respectable College Football Playoff aspirations.—
Sam Sklar,
Mississippi Clarion Ledger,
18 Sep. 2025
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The story of King Henry reveals a proud, determined, and self-sufficient country whose culture was admired around the world, but one at the same time whose freedom many nations sought to strangle.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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The next editor, William Shawn, admired the book, as did Katharine White, who served as a fiction editor from the magazine’s early days to her retirement, in 1960.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Contribute to expert roundups and reputable forums to get those valuable links.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Finding a reputable dealer, however, is key.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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The quiet schism in sports over whether to acknowledge Kirk as an important figure cut down in a senseless murder may reflect today’s uneasy balance between conservative power and the norms of what are often regarded as apolitical spaces, particularly by conservatives themselves.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, Regulus is regarded as one of the brightest stars visible to Earth.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now he's also begun to make his mark in Europe, taking home one of the DP World Tour's most prestigious titles in just his second start on the circuit.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Bartolotta has also been inducted into the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The blunt comment by the esteemed brother of director Doug Liman certainly could be skinned over the evolving battle between MPRM Communications and 42West now that its officially gone to the courts.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Senior royals and esteemed guests donned their white-tie finery—and their tiaras—for a night celebrating the diplomatic ties between the two countries.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The reputed leader of Chicago’s Wicked Town gang faction and one of his top lieutenants pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering conspiracy involving a string of murders, shootings and robberies in exchange for reduced sentences.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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This morning’s must reads L.A.’s Rollin’ 60s Crips: The rise of a notorious gang and its reputed boss ‘Big U.’ The Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips have a reputation for violence, sometimes even against fellow members.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The event features a 155-foot-long table adorned with 139 candles and meticulously set with 1,452 pieces of cutlery for 160 distinguished guests, NBC News reported.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Set in Columbus, Indiana, a city known for its unusual concentration of distinguished modern architecture, it’s centered on Casey, a teen-age girl with a difficult family background whose aesthetic passion has been awakened by the city’s masterworks.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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