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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
MacNeil is now one of the most respected voices in the wine industry.
—Max Darrow, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The exhibition showcases respected women artists in Texas from 1946 to now.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Born in Detroit and raised among jazz royalty—his father, keyboardist Emmanuel Riggins, was a respected musician—Riggins grew up immersed in swing and soul.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
But Holland and Bloys are both respected leaders focused on The Work rather than egomaniacs looking to protect their personal brands or future ambitions.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Nazar brings some swagger to the room, Oliver Moore is an ebullient and chatty guy, and Wyatt Kaiser and Spencer Knight have become thoughtful, respected voices in the room.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The father, Jacques, has never worked a day in his life and doesn’t feel respected.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Friedmann was one of the most respected prison-reform activists in America.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The international nonprofit’s mission is to promote the art quilt as a creative visual work that is layered and stitched with a vision that the art quilt be universally respected as a fine art medium.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Our veterans deserve to be respected, not used as marketing tools in a commercial development campaign.
—Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Well-respected among fashion sourcing, supply chain and sustainability experts, Deborah is passionate about building new relationships and creating customized media programs to help clients achieve their long-term goals.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
Public speaking may not be Judge’s forte, but he’s widely respected around the league, including by Team USA teammate Roman Anthony and Red Sox manager Alex Cora.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The Toles family has asked that Andrew’s privacy be respected.
—Ed Guzman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The spokesperson repeated Beijing’s calls for an immediate end to hostilities and resumption of dialogue, saying Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity must be respected.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Budgeting takes a lot of mental effort, and that should be respected.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Outhouse is one of three highly respected defensive backs at North Crowley.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
MacNeil is now one of the most respected voices in the wine industry.
—Max Darrow, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The exhibition showcases respected women artists in Texas from 1946 to now.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Born in Detroit and raised among jazz royalty—his father, keyboardist Emmanuel Riggins, was a respected musician—Riggins grew up immersed in swing and soul.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
But Holland and Bloys are both respected leaders focused on The Work rather than egomaniacs looking to protect their personal brands or future ambitions.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Nazar brings some swagger to the room, Oliver Moore is an ebullient and chatty guy, and Wyatt Kaiser and Spencer Knight have become thoughtful, respected voices in the room.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The father, Jacques, has never worked a day in his life and doesn’t feel respected.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Friedmann was one of the most respected prison-reform activists in America.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The international nonprofit’s mission is to promote the art quilt as a creative visual work that is layered and stitched with a vision that the art quilt be universally respected as a fine art medium.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Our veterans deserve to be respected, not used as marketing tools in a commercial development campaign.
—Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Well-respected among fashion sourcing, supply chain and sustainability experts, Deborah is passionate about building new relationships and creating customized media programs to help clients achieve their long-term goals.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
Public speaking may not be Judge’s forte, but he’s widely respected around the league, including by Team USA teammate Roman Anthony and Red Sox manager Alex Cora.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The Toles family has asked that Andrew’s privacy be respected.
—Ed Guzman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The spokesperson repeated Beijing’s calls for an immediate end to hostilities and resumption of dialogue, saying Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity must be respected.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Budgeting takes a lot of mental effort, and that should be respected.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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The 2026 model, with the M5 Max and Liquid Retina XDR display, hit 96% of the DCI-P3 color space and a respectable 86% of Adobe RGB.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Monday was looking like a tough day at the office for Garrett Crochet, but the Red Sox ace battled back and finished off a respectable third outing of the spring in Monday’s 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Morricone, who died in 2020 at age 91, was one of the most prolific and admired composers in film history.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the office, he was admired not only for his skill and leadership, but also for his compassion toward new team members, his uplifting humor during challenging times, and his calm guidance in high-pressure situations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Check your local humane shelter or reputable breeders in your area.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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LaNasa’s work has been published in several reputable design titles, including Coastal Living Magazine, Traditional Home, Cottages and Bungalows, and a few newspapers.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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She was regarded as the female Christ by her followers but accused of witchcraft by outsiders.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Policymakers regarded tuition-free college as a sound economic investment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The only defeats the Raiders have this year were at the prestigious Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas just before Christmas, the second out-of-state trip the team took in December following a weekend jaunt to Arizona for a couple of games earlier in the month.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The lack of evangelical Christians at America’s most prestigious institutions fuels mistrust.—
Aaron M. Renn,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Although his sticky fingers have landed him a six-month prison sentence, his esteemed older brother, Mycroft (Max Irons), comes to his aid.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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The esteemed travel publication shared its Readers Choice Awards for last year so real people chose their top resorts in the Midwest.—
Erin Hassanzadeh,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors are asking that Azrack disqualify Corozzo — the son of the late reputed Gambino crime family consigliere Joseph (Jo Jo) Corozzo — from representing Gogic.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel’s reputed expertise comes on defense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One thing Mojtaba is not is a religious scholar, fit to lead a country whose founding revolutionary purpose was to place the state under the total authority of the most distinguished Shiite jurist.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mohamed-Slim Alouini, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, says the bandwidth of free-space optical (FSO) technologies like Taara Beam and Lightbridge still leaves plenty of room to grow.—
Margo Anderson,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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