APPRIZED Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

apprized

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past tense of apprize

as in respected

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The mercurial aspect of the ego wants so much to be validated, respected and understood for a pursuit.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Both execs are well-liked and respected, and both boast tremendous domains, consisting of both studios and networks.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of respected

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That esteemed cosmic vintage makes this the oldest FRB ever detected by far.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Outside songwriters are esteemed in pop and country but less so in hip-hop; outside producers are celebrated in hip-hop but less so in house and techno, where the producer is the artist.

— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of esteemed

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First released in celebration of its 250th anniversary, Creed has since extended Aventus into a full collection, and the original is generally regarded as one of the most influential men’s scents of the century.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Though the film is now regarded as one of the greatest works of the 21st century, when Del Toro set out to make it, the industry was not receptive to his ideas.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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For the first three years of his NFL career, Bijan Robinson relished the connection, camaraderie and complement of backfield partner Tyler Allgeier.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026
It’s been a while since Contra has been able to get the sense of fear back around them and Damo has relished the opportunity to be a part of that.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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In states such as Alaska, Georgia and Ohio, Democratic governors could deliver new checks on Republican lawmakers who have enjoyed years of legislative control.

— Kevin Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
The Country Music Hall of Famer and Kansas City have enjoyed a relationship of mutual admiration for decades.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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The firm’s signature crystal and bronze models in historic styles — Maria Theresa, Louis XV/XVI, Empire, Liberty and Dutch — endure and continue to be revered by the worlds of theater and hospitality worldwide.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Water in every form is revered in Thailand, Jern explained, and the Chao Phraya has special status.

— Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of revered

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Guadagnino comes at Bertolucci from many angles, even claiming to have fancied him as a younger man, but facts and figures don’t really seem to enter into his concept of biography.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Speaking of singing pirates, Curry clearly fancied these kinds of roles, signing on to play the villainous Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Brian Henson’s musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

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