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
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Since becoming a major star in the genre circa 1990, Gill has become one of the most respected figures in the history of country music, with a long run of chart successes and accolades to back that up, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2007.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
This summer, the partnerships that A250 had with several respected institutions—including iCivics, the Bill of Rights Institute, the National Cathedral, More Perfect, and the American Association for State and Local History—quietly ended.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Their team is deeply knowledgeable, highly collaborative and widely respected for their expertise in the children’s business.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Christo and Jeanne-Claude were successful, acknowledged, and respected conceptual artists.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Meyer spent 17 seasons coaching in college football and established himself as one of the most respected and successful coaches in the sport’s history.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The plan is for the highly respected Niebla, who has two years remaining on his contract, to be retained.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
For instance, former Federal Reserve Board Chair Ben Bernanke was also a respected scholar of the Great Depression.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Both are widely respected, but Sky News has been loss-making for years and its current funding guarantee from Comcast — one of the stipulations of the 2018 deal — expires in 2028.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Kering and L’Oréal also said jointly at the time that Kering’s obligations would be respected regarding the existing license agreement.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Her battle — to be seen, to be heard, to be respected — is more immediate, more layered.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
He was respected by people in the game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
For families seeking long-term, generational partnerships, this kind of longevity translates into reassurance that their values and goals will be respected, not just today, but thirty years from now.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
That would be two concussions, potentially, in less than two weeks for someone who has become very important to and respected by the Leafs.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
But remaking a title featuring creatures so memorable is complicated — the original intent has to be respected, while still evolving for a new visual aesthetic, and Hayasaka understands that implicitly.
—Rhi Easby, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Marcel Marceau became a global sensation with his signature character Bip the Clown, his expressive silence and artistic mastery transforming mime into a respected art form.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Since becoming a major star in the genre circa 1990, Gill has become one of the most respected figures in the history of country music, with a long run of chart successes and accolades to back that up, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2007.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
This summer, the partnerships that A250 had with several respected institutions—including iCivics, the Bill of Rights Institute, the National Cathedral, More Perfect, and the American Association for State and Local History—quietly ended.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Their team is deeply knowledgeable, highly collaborative and widely respected for their expertise in the children’s business.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Christo and Jeanne-Claude were successful, acknowledged, and respected conceptual artists.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Meyer spent 17 seasons coaching in college football and established himself as one of the most respected and successful coaches in the sport’s history.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The plan is for the highly respected Niebla, who has two years remaining on his contract, to be retained.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
For instance, former Federal Reserve Board Chair Ben Bernanke was also a respected scholar of the Great Depression.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
In healthy relationships, privacy is respected.
—Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Both are widely respected, but Sky News has been loss-making for years and its current funding guarantee from Comcast — one of the stipulations of the 2018 deal — expires in 2028.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Kering and L’Oréal also said jointly at the time that Kering’s obligations would be respected regarding the existing license agreement.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Her battle — to be seen, to be heard, to be respected — is more immediate, more layered.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
He was respected by people in the game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
For families seeking long-term, generational partnerships, this kind of longevity translates into reassurance that their values and goals will be respected, not just today, but thirty years from now.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
That would be two concussions, potentially, in less than two weeks for someone who has become very important to and respected by the Leafs.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
But remaking a title featuring creatures so memorable is complicated — the original intent has to be respected, while still evolving for a new visual aesthetic, and Hayasaka understands that implicitly.
—Rhi Easby, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
Adjective
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But the collective 2,700 horsepower delivers a top speed of 36 knots, which is very respectable for a 71-foot luxury motoryacht.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Syracuse started the season a respectable 3-1, with its only loss in its first four games being its season opener against Tennessee in Atlanta.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the 1980s, Jobs visited Sony and admired the company uniforms that Miyake had designed—a taupe nylon jacket with removable sleeves that could convert into a vest.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ross has long admired McDaniel's offensive scheming and thinks the coach can still provide a competitive advantage in that realm, according to a coach familiar with the Dolphins' thinking.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Andrew Bean, a researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute and another lead author of the study, concurred that even reputable benchmarks are too often blindly trusted and deserve more scrutiny.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since attacks like SessionReaper can expose your personal data to criminal marketplaces, consider using a reputable data removal service that continuously scans and deletes your private information, such as your address, phone number and email, from data broker sites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Vocational schools were regarded as an afterthought, a last-ditch option, offering vastly less prestige than traditional universities, particularly vaunted Ivy League institutions.—
Stephen Tave,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Japan has punched above its weight on the global cultural stage for generations, but Hollywood studios have long regarded the country as one of the world’s most challenging places to shoot.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the job of BBC director general — though certainly prestigious —is also relentless and thankless.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Founded in New York in 1992, the genre-blurring Bang on a Can All-Stars counts Steve Reich, Ornette Coleman, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and former San Diego composer George Lewis among its esteemed collaborators.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 31 schools across the state had been nominated for the esteemed National Blue Ribbon Schools award, but the US Department of Education discontinued the long-running program in August.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Also included was the family of a reputed Indian drug lord, Iqbal Mirchi, who was among the prime suspects (although never charged in the incident) in the 1993 bombings in Mumbai that killed 250 people, one of the first major terrorism attacks in the country.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Philly Voice, tensions came to a head in 1993, when Stanfa's men shot and injured Merlino and killed his reputed capo, Michael Ciancaglini.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two-time Ivy League graduate and distinguished attorney has already penned multiple books that topped The New York Times bestsellers list.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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