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
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Baseball has lost one of its classiest and most respected citizens.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
The 6-2 eighth-year forward is a highly respected veteran.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Aster, however, remains an urgent and respected voice in his space.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 May 2026
Great article about Curt Cignetti’s unconventional rise from coach’s son to respected assistant to Division II head coach to national champion.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The respected manufacture also supplies calibers to top-tier watch brands such as Richard Mille, Parmigiani Fleurier, and Audemars Piguet.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
He was homeschooled, but was allowed via a special program to take a class at Pacific Lutheran in Gardena and to play for its respected squad, according to the private school’s principal.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
King was perhaps most respected for his decisions on immigration cases.
—Jay Weaver, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
By 1987, he was broadly respected across the legal community and was elected president of the San Diego County Bar Association.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
And everyone respected him for that.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The Wings then went against the coaching trend of hiring from the NBA in favor of a well-respected, winning college coach in Jose Fernandez from South Florida.
—Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 May 2026
We’re respected by everybody now.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
As a vulnerable group, children should have their privacy respected most and ideally would have their parent’s or guardian’s permission before any photos or information were shared in a news story.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Lloyd is respected around the league and is valued as a networker with many European connections, which was instrumental in the Wolves’ drafting of French center Joan Beringer last summer.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
May 4 French Canadian comedian Mike Ward may not be a household name in Los Angeles yet, but he’s widely respected in the comedy world for pushing boundaries.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The owners are among the most respected in the business, having endured one of horse racing’s most heartbreaking stories.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Baseball has lost one of its classiest and most respected citizens.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
The 6-2 eighth-year forward is a highly respected veteran.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Aster, however, remains an urgent and respected voice in his space.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 May 2026
Great article about Curt Cignetti’s unconventional rise from coach’s son to respected assistant to Division II head coach to national champion.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The respected manufacture also supplies calibers to top-tier watch brands such as Richard Mille, Parmigiani Fleurier, and Audemars Piguet.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
He was homeschooled, but was allowed via a special program to take a class at Pacific Lutheran in Gardena and to play for its respected squad, according to the private school’s principal.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
King was perhaps most respected for his decisions on immigration cases.
—Jay Weaver, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Verb
He’s been beloved by fans, respected by his peers and consistently close enough on the biggest stages to make the major-less résumé feel more surprising than disappointing.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
By 1987, he was broadly respected across the legal community and was elected president of the San Diego County Bar Association.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
And everyone respected him for that.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The Wings then went against the coaching trend of hiring from the NBA in favor of a well-respected, winning college coach in Jose Fernandez from South Florida.
—Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 May 2026
We’re respected by everybody now.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
As a vulnerable group, children should have their privacy respected most and ideally would have their parent’s or guardian’s permission before any photos or information were shared in a news story.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Lloyd is respected around the league and is valued as a networker with many European connections, which was instrumental in the Wolves’ drafting of French center Joan Beringer last summer.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
May 4 French Canadian comedian Mike Ward may not be a household name in Los Angeles yet, but he’s widely respected in the comedy world for pushing boundaries.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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Any respectable Sevillian is an expert in caracoles.—
Miguel Macias,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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No respectable woman would permit such an abomination.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The experience of being watched by Frida in the operating room, of being appreciated and admired by this younger woman, awakens something in Gabrielle.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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While they are admired for their beauty, The Wildcat Sanctuary says that fascination fuels the exotic pet trade and private ownership.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Brand pedigree There are countless expensive colognes on the market, but not all are reputable brands.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Buy from reputable brands that do third-party testing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Bournemouth’s departing Andoni Iraola is also still regarded as a strong contender, having been earmarked from the outset.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Our team had intimate conversations with ChatGPT, regarded as taboo, which unlocked the insight that people want to be fully seen without being judged or penalized.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Manchester United under-18s manager watched his side suffer a 2-1 defeat by Oliver Reiss’ Manchester City in the final of the prestigious youth competition, which was the first between the two clubs since 1986.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Kids who take the spot of a potential American student to attend some of America’s most prestigious colleges, and then go back home.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Being the onstage voice of esteemed auteurs is a privilege Cheng takes seriously, especially when a director’s fans come up to him.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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No show has ever won more than three awards in a single night at the ceremony, putting Adolescence ahead of esteemed company, including Killing Eve and Happy Valley.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 May 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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Christopher Abbott, Jon Bernthal, Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Ayo Edebiri, Alden Ehrenreich, Luke Evans, Daniel Radcliffe, Laurie Metcalf and Lea Michele are just a sampling of the big-name performers nominated today for 2026 New York Drama League Awards in the distinguished performances category.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Helicopters and trailers arrived in large numbers, famous faces and a distinguished director settled in near grazing cattle, and the cameras started rolling.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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