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
CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Nobody would have predicted the historic 4-1 dismantling of a respected Paraguay team that had beaten Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in the World Cup qualifying round.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Armed men snatched a highly respected security expert earlier this week in one of the few places in the capital city of Haiti to be considered relatively safe.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
Whether or not the IB exempts a student from additional testing, there are many reasons to choose this respected curriculum.
—Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And Moon is the wife of a respected local doctor of traditional Chinese medicine.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Deadline contacted four respected UK drama producers to test their appetite for making Doctor Who.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Pavelski was drafted in the seventh round by the Sharks in 2003 and went on to become one of the NHL’s most respected players, compiling a Hockey Hall of Fame-worthy resume with 1,068 points in 1,332 career NHL games.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Here’s what serious home cooks need to know about the five most respected options, including pricing, locations and what each experience actually includes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But also, as a final multiplier, the selling teams’ ability to write long, strong contracts and either demand that they be respected or ask for a huge sum in exchange.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Don’t confuse being respected with being in control.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
As previously announced, Ali plays Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with the unit of Tom Brandis, played by Ruffalo, who headlined Season 1 opposite Tom Pelphrey.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Those women didn’t feel seen or respected.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
He is admired and respected around the state, and deservedly so.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
They’re respected, respected by the people that have to respect them.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
The Raos were respected in Oak Grove and elsewhere.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Adjective
San Juan, Puerto RicoAP — Armed men in Haiti have kidnapped James Boyard, cabinet director of the Defense Ministry and a highly respected security expert who also serves as inspector general of Haiti’s police, a person with the knowledge of the situation said Saturday.
—CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Nobody would have predicted the historic 4-1 dismantling of a respected Paraguay team that had beaten Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in the World Cup qualifying round.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Armed men snatched a highly respected security expert earlier this week in one of the few places in the capital city of Haiti to be considered relatively safe.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
Whether or not the IB exempts a student from additional testing, there are many reasons to choose this respected curriculum.
—Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And Moon is the wife of a respected local doctor of traditional Chinese medicine.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Deadline contacted four respected UK drama producers to test their appetite for making Doctor Who.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Pavelski was drafted in the seventh round by the Sharks in 2003 and went on to become one of the NHL’s most respected players, compiling a Hockey Hall of Fame-worthy resume with 1,068 points in 1,332 career NHL games.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Here’s what serious home cooks need to know about the five most respected options, including pricing, locations and what each experience actually includes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Verb
That’s to say it should be paid, socially respected, and built at a scale commensurate with the challenges of the day.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But also, as a final multiplier, the selling teams’ ability to write long, strong contracts and either demand that they be respected or ask for a huge sum in exchange.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Don’t confuse being respected with being in control.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
As previously announced, Ali plays Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with the unit of Tom Brandis, played by Ruffalo, who headlined Season 1 opposite Tom Pelphrey.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Those women didn’t feel seen or respected.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
He is admired and respected around the state, and deservedly so.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
They’re respected, respected by the people that have to respect them.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
The Raos were respected in Oak Grove and elsewhere.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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His respectable rookie numbers may have signaled an upward trajectory, but the fifth-year tight end failed to record more than five catches in a season again until his return to Miami.—
Tyler Carmona
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Their unsightly displays on special teams and anemic offensive output left them with little to hang their hat on, especially since their respectable goals-against numbers often came at the expense of their attack.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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According to People, the teenager has long admired her mom's red-and-white 1973 Bronco.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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But behind the acclaim lies an ongoing challenge in an industry that prioritizes commerce over creativity, which, Lennon says, drew him to the story of artists he’s known and admired for years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Install reputable scam-detection and cybersecurity tools to check suspicious links, messages or websites before engaging.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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For experienced DIYers, several reputable waterproofing systems offer online tutorials.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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With or without Donald, the Rams are regarded as a favorite to win Super Bowl LXI, which will be played in February at SoFi Stadium.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Going into the conference, Tao regarded Lean, software that allows mathematical proofs to be written and checked as computer code, as a complicated program that would take months to learn.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents, but raised in London, Balogun came through the prestigious Arsenal academy.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Nearly every winning bottle features an age statement comparable to prestigious Scotch or bourbon, showing that rum now attracts collectors worldwide seeking complexity, provenance, and craft.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Wood's work also crossed over into pop culture, as the esteemed author and professor was referenced by Matt Damon's character, Will Hunting, in the 1997 Academy Award-winning film Good Will Hunting.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Rush’s return for the Fifty Something Tour is their first since esteemed drummer Neil Peart died in 2020 and their first tour, period, since 2015.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Near run-in with Scooter Braun Swift sat courtside at the Knicks game while her reputed enemy, Scooter Braun, was parked just a few rows behind her with his girlfriend, Sydney Sweeney.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Under his leadership, the office has become a state leader for its use of red-flag laws and championed the escalation of charges against reputed fentanyl dealers linked to fatal overdoses and parents whose neglect is alleged to have caused a child’s death.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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An assemblage of distinguished jurists, Ivy League professors, nonprofit leaders, journalists, and theologians sat around me in a half circle.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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What distinguished Didion is her style, so carefully milled as to be not noticed at first.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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