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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
At the center of Bow Street is Gerry Grennell, the veteran and respected performance coach who has collaborated with stars including Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Oscar Isaac.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Widely respected among his peers, Kshatriya will accordingly also become chief engineer of NASA.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The most respected person in the room is often not the one posting daily leadership threads.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
One of eight pending unrestricted free agents for the Wild, Nick was a good fit after the trade, becoming a fixture in the bottom six and on the penalty kill and a respected voice in the room.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2026
About The Medical Team One of the reasons Istanbul Vita is recognized as a respected hair transplant clinic in Turkey is that the clinic has 4 qualified and licensed doctors with extensive professional experience in hair transplantation.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The credibility of decisions depends on a respected agency showing its work.
—Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026
Doucet, who has had a long career as a respected media personality, echoed that sentiment and noted that there were small ways in which her abuser chipped at her esteem, such as convincing her that people said negative remarks about her.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 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
Brent Sikkema was widely respected as a dealer with a sharp eye for emerging artists and helped build the careers of figures including Kara Walker, Vik Muniz, Jeffrey Gibson, and Sheila Hicks.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
That some fans loved him, that most fans booed him, that all fans respected him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Clark agreed with Reinhart’s observations, but warned that the four-day workweek wasn’t so much as cramming a 40-hour week into four days as a genuine reduction to 32 hours, one that respected an employee’s life outside of work.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
When expertise is understood and respected, the right talent chooses you.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Raetta was well loved and respected in and out of the news business.
—Michelle Griego, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Adjective
The doctors are meticulous about the medical side of operations, spending two years cherry picking the best new technologies and recruiting a team of doctors and therapists from some of Europe’s most respected spas, including Lanserhof, Chenot, and the Mayr clinics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
At the center of Bow Street is Gerry Grennell, the veteran and respected performance coach who has collaborated with stars including Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Oscar Isaac.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Widely respected among his peers, Kshatriya will accordingly also become chief engineer of NASA.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The most respected person in the room is often not the one posting daily leadership threads.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
One of eight pending unrestricted free agents for the Wild, Nick was a good fit after the trade, becoming a fixture in the bottom six and on the penalty kill and a respected voice in the room.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2026
About The Medical Team One of the reasons Istanbul Vita is recognized as a respected hair transplant clinic in Turkey is that the clinic has 4 qualified and licensed doctors with extensive professional experience in hair transplantation.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The credibility of decisions depends on a respected agency showing its work.
—Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026
Doucet, who has had a long career as a respected media personality, echoed that sentiment and noted that there were small ways in which her abuser chipped at her esteem, such as convincing her that people said negative remarks about her.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Verb
Also, only Congress has the authority to authorize spending and independent agencies were set up to be out of the reach of the executive branch, but neither check is being respected.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 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
Brent Sikkema was widely respected as a dealer with a sharp eye for emerging artists and helped build the careers of figures including Kara Walker, Vik Muniz, Jeffrey Gibson, and Sheila Hicks.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
That some fans loved him, that most fans booed him, that all fans respected him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Clark agreed with Reinhart’s observations, but warned that the four-day workweek wasn’t so much as cramming a 40-hour week into four days as a genuine reduction to 32 hours, one that respected an employee’s life outside of work.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
When expertise is understood and respected, the right talent chooses you.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Raetta was well loved and respected in and out of the news business.
—Michelle Griego, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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And while the coach house has a respectable two-car garage, the main residence has a massive garage beneath the first floor that can easily fit 10 vehicles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Both offshoots had respectable runs on ABC, six (Private Practice) and seven (Station 19) seasons.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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In an inversion of the more common critical reception of an emerging artist, this new writer’s poetry was often noticed but seldom admired, notwithstanding the Daily Mirror’s snide enthusiasm.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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From the beginning, it was admired by the other recording acts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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While attracting a large following, the book also attracted some reputable scientific scholars who scoffed at its findings.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Some reputable sources treat this like a White Lady, which is to say, forgo simple syrup and use a whole ounce of peach liqueur.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Lead actress in a musical nominee Caissie Levy eagerly joined the bit, who is widely regarded as one of Broadway’s kindest figures.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The topic of filmmaking between industry and vision’ and the current tensions between creation, industry and authorship will be further expanded at ECAM Forum’s The State of Things conference strand organized by the industry arm of Madrid’s prestigious ECAM film school.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences together with the Crafoord Foundation, the prize is one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honors outside the Nobel Prize system.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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As the winner, the first-time nominee joined an esteemed group of past winners including Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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At trade shows such Pitti Uomo, esteemed Italian luxury brands soon crafted their interpretations of the look.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 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
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As a result, Istanbul Vita is recognized by many patients as a distinguished hair transplant clinic in Turkey, and the clinic received the Best Hair Transplant Clinic in Europe (2023) award.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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How Presidential Taxes Normally Work While the President holds a distinguished position in office, the IRS treats him the same as any other taxpayer.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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