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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) is one of the most rigorous and respected blind-tasting competitions in the global drinks industry.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The cultural shift that turned horror cinema from a disreputable, rarely respected grind-house film genre into a billion-dollar-a-year mainstream business has done wonders for the genre’s overall quality.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In fairness, the ECB digital media man who interviewed McCullum is a highly respected journalist, and no punch was pulled in the questions that were asked.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Over its three decades on the air, The View has been a revolving door for talent, with everyone from respected journalists and legal experts to famous actresses and quippy comedians hosting ABC's daytime talk show over the years.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
More than half who didn’t feel respected worked behind the camera.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Lisa Su Over the past year, Lisa Su—the chair and CEO of American semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)—has evolved from a respected tech leader to one of the key figures shaping the public and political architecture of AI.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 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
While the contract is not material from a financial perspective, the MPW Board believes the significance of the contract extension is that the ongoing strategic relationship with one of the world’s most respected nuclear energy companies is material, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) is one of the most rigorous and respected blind-tasting competitions in the global drinks industry.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The cultural shift that turned horror cinema from a disreputable, rarely respected grind-house film genre into a billion-dollar-a-year mainstream business has done wonders for the genre’s overall quality.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In fairness, the ECB digital media man who interviewed McCullum is a highly respected journalist, and no punch was pulled in the questions that were asked.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Over its three decades on the air, The View has been a revolving door for talent, with everyone from respected journalists and legal experts to famous actresses and quippy comedians hosting ABC's daytime talk show over the years.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
More than half who didn’t feel respected worked behind the camera.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Lisa Su Over the past year, Lisa Su—the chair and CEO of American semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)—has evolved from a respected tech leader to one of the key figures shaping the public and political architecture of AI.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
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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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But the clock on the 2026 season is ticking with training camp is two months away, and Malik Willis and this cast of journeymen and rookie receivers need to speed up their process if the Dolphins plan to have a respectable offense.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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That’s a respectable, but still underwhelming by their standards, number of two-baggers.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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Fraley long admired the practice of blending French Armagnac to pair well with a fine cigar.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In addition to representing two out of three colors in the French flag with her wardrobe so far, Longoria has turned heads in a collection of elegant gowns made to be admired from every angle.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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In the series, Maslany’s Paula, a fact-checker for a reputable news organization, can count her simple pleasures on one hand, squeezed by her demanding boss, equally demanding ex-husband and PTA responsibilities.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Purchase seeds from a reputable company and look for disease-resistant varieties when practical.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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TokyoReuters — Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan’s convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18, Seven & i Holdings said on Monday.—
Reuters 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Not long ago he was regarded as virtually Ukraine’s co-president, said Jamie Dettmer on Politico.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, a prestigious global dining guide curated by over 1,000 culinary experts, just revealed its top 50 restaurants in North America, with nine California picks and four Los Angeles restaurants.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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San Diego native and Nickel Creek band co-founder Chris Thile has been named the music director for the 2027 Ojai Music Festival, one of the classical music world’s most prestigious and consistently groundbreaking annual events.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Collins has already been inducted into the esteemed musical museum with Genesis in 2010, and now joins a rare group of two-time inductees.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Credited with being tiramisu's birthplace, Le Beccherie is a classic choice for a taste of the esteemed dessert.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 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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Lloyd’s long and distinguished career as an inventor and entrepreneur included an early collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning physicist and Manhattan Project scientist Luis Alvarez at the former Radiation Laboratory, now the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Leaf, a distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, said that Middle Eastern allies of the United States recognize that Iran will likely use any money from sanctions relief to bolster its military capabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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