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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) is one of the most rigorous and respected blind-tasting competitions in the global drinks industry.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The cultural shift that turned horror cinema from a disreputable, rarely respected grind-house film genre into a billion-dollar-a-year mainstream business has done wonders for the genre’s overall quality.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In fairness, the ECB digital media man who interviewed McCullum is a highly respected journalist, and no punch was pulled in the questions that were asked.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Over its three decades on the air, The View has been a revolving door for talent, with everyone from respected journalists and legal experts to famous actresses and quippy comedians hosting ABC's daytime talk show over the years.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
More than half who didn’t feel respected worked behind the camera.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Lisa Su Over the past year, Lisa Su—the chair and CEO of American semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)—has evolved from a respected tech leader to one of the key figures shaping the public and political architecture of AI.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Along with its parent company Citizens of Humanity, it's respected in the fashion industry for its focus on regenerative cotton farming.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
There are many gifted folks in Florida colleges and universities who are nationally respected in conservation.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
You are respected but not particularly sought out.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors’ leading scorer, widely respected across the league, was ejected for a flagrant foul on Cleveland’s Jordan Clarkson (another common link between then and now).
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Today, our nation is strong, our borders are secure, and the United States is respected all over the world.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 27 May 2026
Anoe said the Legacy Foundation wanted Deggans to speak because he’s nationally respected and from Gary.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Someone who'd rattle a cage (or two, or three), and still be respected by everyone in the garage.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Adjective
While the contract is not material from a financial perspective, the MPW Board believes the significance of the contract extension is that the ongoing strategic relationship with one of the world’s most respected nuclear energy companies is material, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) is one of the most rigorous and respected blind-tasting competitions in the global drinks industry.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The cultural shift that turned horror cinema from a disreputable, rarely respected grind-house film genre into a billion-dollar-a-year mainstream business has done wonders for the genre’s overall quality.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In fairness, the ECB digital media man who interviewed McCullum is a highly respected journalist, and no punch was pulled in the questions that were asked.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Over its three decades on the air, The View has been a revolving door for talent, with everyone from respected journalists and legal experts to famous actresses and quippy comedians hosting ABC's daytime talk show over the years.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
More than half who didn’t feel respected worked behind the camera.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Lisa Su Over the past year, Lisa Su—the chair and CEO of American semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)—has evolved from a respected tech leader to one of the key figures shaping the public and political architecture of AI.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Verb
Well, Hartman’s decision was not respected.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Along with its parent company Citizens of Humanity, it's respected in the fashion industry for its focus on regenerative cotton farming.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
There are many gifted folks in Florida colleges and universities who are nationally respected in conservation.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
You are respected but not particularly sought out.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors’ leading scorer, widely respected across the league, was ejected for a flagrant foul on Cleveland’s Jordan Clarkson (another common link between then and now).
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Today, our nation is strong, our borders are secure, and the United States is respected all over the world.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 27 May 2026
Anoe said the Legacy Foundation wanted Deggans to speak because he’s nationally respected and from Gary.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Someone who'd rattle a cage (or two, or three), and still be respected by everyone in the garage.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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But the clock on the 2026 season is ticking with training camp is two months away, and Malik Willis and this cast of journeymen and rookie receivers need to speed up their process if the Dolphins plan to have a respectable offense.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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That’s a respectable, but still underwhelming by their standards, number of two-baggers.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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Fraley long admired the practice of blending French Armagnac to pair well with a fine cigar.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In addition to representing two out of three colors in the French flag with her wardrobe so far, Longoria has turned heads in a collection of elegant gowns made to be admired from every angle.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The lens widened further to embrace categories of practice not conventionally regarded as art, most prominently, craft; here, too, the art establishment focused on textiles and ceramics engaged with an existing modernism, as opposed to the 1970s focus on regional and communal networks.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The 2001-02 squad set a franchise record with 61 wins and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where Sacramento pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in a series widely regarded as one of the most memorable in NBA playoff history.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, a prestigious global dining guide curated by over 1,000 culinary experts, just revealed its top 50 restaurants in North America, with nine California picks and four Los Angeles restaurants.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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San Diego native and Nickel Creek band co-founder Chris Thile has been named the music director for the 2027 Ojai Music Festival, one of the classical music world’s most prestigious and consistently groundbreaking annual events.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Imagine that an esteemed journalist published a book profiling a real-life vampire, and then that vampire’s twisted soulmate—also a vampire—started a rock band.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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The latest in this esteemed Grumeti portfolio is Sabora Tented Camp, which opened in November 2020.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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On your way from Pacific to Cuba, join legions of other Route 66 travelers who have stopped at Meramec Caverns, the state’s largest commercial cave and a reputed Jesse James hideout.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Now, a team from StorageReview, a reputed technology media and IT testing company, has pushed the limit further than ever.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lloyd’s long and distinguished career as an inventor and entrepreneur included an early collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning physicist and Manhattan Project scientist Luis Alvarez at the former Radiation Laboratory, now the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Leaf, a distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, said that Middle Eastern allies of the United States recognize that Iran will likely use any money from sanctions relief to bolster its military capabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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