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
Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 20 June 2026
By Friday afternoon, solidarity with Meloni had poured in from across the government and political spectrum, and included a call from President Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s widely respected head of state.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Italian officials close ranks around Meloni By Friday afternoon, solidarity with Meloni had poured in from across the government and political spectrum, including a call from President Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s widely respected head of state.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Last month, 100 respected Black and Jewish leaders gathered in Miami at the first national convening of its kind in a generation.
—Michael Stevens, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Aston Martin, long a beloved and respected supporting player, has surged close behind with wins in two categories.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Newman, a respected figure in patent law, was appointed in 1984 by Republican President Ronald Reagan to the Federal Circuit.
—Blake Brittain, USA Today, 15 June 2026
After nearly a decade working in some of the city’s most respected salons including Serge Mormant and Jenna Perry, the lovely (and extremely stylish) Jordan Luger is now located at Franklin’s, the buzzy new salon that’s just opened in Tribeca.
—Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 15 June 2026
There’s no better way to start a home World Cup than by thumping a respected opponent 4-1, so spirits and expectations have justifiably been raised.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Black lives must be respected in Nassau County, and Black history must be respected as American history.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
Parents want their children to be respected and welcomed.
—Rob Henderson, Washington Post, 21 June 2026
Being a designer’s first bride, particularly for someone as universally beloved and respected as Blazy and at a house as storied as this one, is a cultural badge of honor.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
The agreement calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for its sovereignty to be respected.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Iran has insisted that negotiations won’t take place, as conditioned under the MOU, until the clause about Lebanon, necessitating a full ceasefire, is respected.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026
Neither Israel nor Hezbollah are signatories to the deal, which calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for the country’s sovereignty to be respected.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2026
That’s to say it should be paid, socially respected, and built at a scale commensurate with the challenges of the day.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Adjective
By Friday afternoon, solidarity for Meloni had poured in from across the government and political spectrum, and included a call from President Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s respected head of state.
—Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 20 June 2026
By Friday afternoon, solidarity with Meloni had poured in from across the government and political spectrum, and included a call from President Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s widely respected head of state.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Italian officials close ranks around Meloni By Friday afternoon, solidarity with Meloni had poured in from across the government and political spectrum, including a call from President Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s widely respected head of state.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Last month, 100 respected Black and Jewish leaders gathered in Miami at the first national convening of its kind in a generation.
—Michael Stevens, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Aston Martin, long a beloved and respected supporting player, has surged close behind with wins in two categories.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Newman, a respected figure in patent law, was appointed in 1984 by Republican President Ronald Reagan to the Federal Circuit.
—Blake Brittain, USA Today, 15 June 2026
After nearly a decade working in some of the city’s most respected salons including Serge Mormant and Jenna Perry, the lovely (and extremely stylish) Jordan Luger is now located at Franklin’s, the buzzy new salon that’s just opened in Tribeca.
—Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 15 June 2026
There’s no better way to start a home World Cup than by thumping a respected opponent 4-1, so spirits and expectations have justifiably been raised.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Verb
Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Black lives must be respected in Nassau County, and Black history must be respected as American history.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
Parents want their children to be respected and welcomed.
—Rob Henderson, Washington Post, 21 June 2026
Being a designer’s first bride, particularly for someone as universally beloved and respected as Blazy and at a house as storied as this one, is a cultural badge of honor.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
The agreement calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for its sovereignty to be respected.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Iran has insisted that negotiations won’t take place, as conditioned under the MOU, until the clause about Lebanon, necessitating a full ceasefire, is respected.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026
Neither Israel nor Hezbollah are signatories to the deal, which calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for the country’s sovereignty to be respected.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2026
That’s to say it should be paid, socially respected, and built at a scale commensurate with the challenges of the day.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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Given the Scottish team featured Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law, Billy Bremner and Joe Jordan, that was a relatively respectable result.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Being on man time and being respectable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2026
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McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Hanks, who is also an author, screenwriter, director and producer, has enjoyed a storybook career as a successful and admired artist.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Most reputable surgeons will provide an all-in quote after a consultation so there are no surprises.—
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Every reputable provider will share one.—
Emily Mercer,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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What that should lead to is Gable defeating Penta, one of the greatest lucha libre stars of all-time, for the prestigious Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Life Ahead which represented a return to the screen for Ponti’s legendary mother, Sophia Loren who received Italy’s prestigious David di Donatello Award for Best Actress.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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And no ball is complete without esteemed judges; which is why roughly an hour before showtime, comedian Michelle Buteau and drag queen Miss Peppermint are in the upper dining room of Sardi’s prepping for their short — but long awaited — turn with the scorecards.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
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The design house has collaborated with esteemed names ranging from Zaha Hadid to Verner Panton and is best known for its lustrous silver tabletop pieces.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
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Near run-in with Scooter Braun Swift sat courtside at the Knicks game while her reputed enemy, Scooter Braun, was parked just a few rows behind her with his girlfriend, Sydney Sweeney.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Under his leadership, the office has become a state leader for its use of red-flag laws and championed the escalation of charges against reputed fentanyl dealers linked to fatal overdoses and parents whose neglect is alleged to have caused a child’s death.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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In 2014, he was selected to receive a lifetime achievement award for distinguished achievement in television direction from the Directors Guild of America.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Patriotism And Nationalism Are Not Identical Political philosophers and historians have long distinguished patriotism from nationalism.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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