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
Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kentucky native was a highly respected immunologist for local companies Abbott and Baxter and one of the few Black women to be awarded a patent in the sciences.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
But the two respected coaches have never gone head-to-head in their current roles.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
And Stefanski is a respected offensive mind.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Most notably, the cast comprises respected professionals.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Recently, at least eight respected medical societies and government agencies have issued reports on alcohol and health.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
Walden has the entertainment bona fides; D’Amaro is a respected leader at the company.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Dec. 2025
Tatiana Schlossberg was an experienced and respected environmental journalist, having worked for The New York Times and contributed to publications such as The Atlantic and The Washington Post.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
In Europe, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged all parties to de-escalate tensions and act responsibly, stressing that international law and the UN Charter must be respected.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
Many people respected and admired him, Evans said.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Schottenheimer never wavered and Parsons respected that, but the team eventually traded Parsons a week before the start of the season, pushing Schottenheimer into his first crisis as coach.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
My hope is that teachers who are dedicated to children will be respected and honored instead of criticized.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Perry, of course, is widely respected around the NBA in part for his work in the Detroit Pistons front office that helped win the NBA Finals in 2004.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Abel, a longtime operator who rose through Berkshire's energy business, is widely respected inside the company.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 31 Dec. 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
Adjective
And Fisher, then one of the more respected economists in the nation, decided to make a bold prediction that would prove to have comically bad timing.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kentucky native was a highly respected immunologist for local companies Abbott and Baxter and one of the few Black women to be awarded a patent in the sciences.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
But the two respected coaches have never gone head-to-head in their current roles.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
And Stefanski is a respected offensive mind.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Most notably, the cast comprises respected professionals.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Recently, at least eight respected medical societies and government agencies have issued reports on alcohol and health.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
Walden has the entertainment bona fides; D’Amaro is a respected leader at the company.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Dec. 2025
Tatiana Schlossberg was an experienced and respected environmental journalist, having worked for The New York Times and contributed to publications such as The Atlantic and The Washington Post.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
In Europe, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged all parties to de-escalate tensions and act responsibly, stressing that international law and the UN Charter must be respected.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
Many people respected and admired him, Evans said.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Schottenheimer never wavered and Parsons respected that, but the team eventually traded Parsons a week before the start of the season, pushing Schottenheimer into his first crisis as coach.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
My hope is that teachers who are dedicated to children will be respected and honored instead of criticized.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Perry, of course, is widely respected around the NBA in part for his work in the Detroit Pistons front office that helped win the NBA Finals in 2004.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Abel, a longtime operator who rose through Berkshire's energy business, is widely respected inside the company.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 31 Dec. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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But after a transfer of ownership and a revamp of the voting body, the Golden Globes TV awards have gotten positively respectable.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rookie Andres Borregales made 27 of 32 attempts, a respectable mark.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yet that has happened on only four occasions this season and, while Newcastle are looking to recruit a left-back this month — Toulouse’s Dayann Methalie is admired — Miley has unexpectedly emerged as a genuine option at right-back.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Ahn won five Grand Bell Awards for best actor, a record, and was widely admired for a career defined by consistency and an absence of scandal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If that doesn’t work, contact the marble manufacturer, a restoration service, or a reputable cleaning professional with experience in removing stains from marble.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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For this reason, always look for reputable sellers on Facebook Marketplace and walk away from deals that seem like scams.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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He also is regarded as one of the inventors of the butterfly style of goaltending, later adopted by some of the greatest to play the position.—
Chris Kuc,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Since González López assumed his new role, at least 14 senior figures associated with Marcano Tábata have disappeared, according to sources, including generals regarded as essential to the Honor Guard’s brigade-level command and operational continuity.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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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Diane was also known for collaborating with esteemed filmmaker Nancy Meyers, including Father of the Bride and Something's Gotta Give.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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To the esteemed members of Congress, there is your initial start to legislation.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The reputed leader of Miami’s John Doe gang, Smith had been sentenced to death for murdering four people in Liberty City in the 1990s.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 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
Adjective
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The 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Fairmont Century Plaza, and will also include special honors celebrating distinguished producers whose careers reflect sustained excellence and influence.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
9 Jan. 2026
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Attorney, civil rights advocate and political commentator Bakari Sellers will be the event's distinguished speaker.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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