respectableness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectableness
Noun
  • In theory, these investors should be more discerning about the suitability of a company for public listing and more sophisticated in setting a valuation that allows for price appreciation post-IPO without excessive volatility in the share price.
    Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • But for a few high-profile flashpoints, however, debate about the Americans’ suitability has largely remained restricted to the internet rather than the match-going fans.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This sort of rhetoric only adds to the hysterical nature of contemporary politics, giving respectability to uncivilized behavior.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
  • From excellence and respectability to rage and raunch to the abstract and avant-garde.
    Lauren Morrow September 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, political observers and those on the right know that Kirk, as founder of Turning Point USA, was at heart an activist who transformed conservative youth politics through his robust organizing network and, in the process, changed the social acceptability of Trumpism among America's youth.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • From my perspective, the real measure of acceptability isn't whether AI assisted in the process, but whether the final output demonstrates sound reasoning, originality and accuracy.
    Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • And if that wasn’t enough fruity goodness, a brightening blend of apple cider vinegar, plus alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic, lactic, and tartaric acids works to resurface and refine.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Even more goodness to check out!
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There’s considerable dispute, even among some Democrats, about the appropriateness of suspending the work of California’s independent citizen redistricting commission for a few election cycles.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In January, the City Council voted for a certificate of appropriateness that paved the way for the Tin Shop building to either be relocated or demolished in the future.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In this age of tumultuous politics, and getting further and further away from the days of deference, and the queen no longer being there, people are rapidly losing interest.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Not to mention the emphasis on respect and deference to one's elders.
    Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Slot added that Isak’s progress towards full match fitness will be hindered by Liverpool’s busy upcoming schedule, which sees them face Atletico at Anfield before hosting Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Related Stories Farrelly thinks that kind of oppressive political correctness is fading and that audiences are eager to see movies that eviscerate good taste in order to land a joke again.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • That emphasis on originality over polish may come as a surprise to students trained to maximize correctness and minimize risk.
    Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Respectableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectableness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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