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
Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
As one of the television industry's most respected medical reporters, Stahl has been recognized by community and health organizations alike for her hard-hitting yet compassionate approach to her beat, an approach that has changed lives and influenced medical practices.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Your reputation grows faster when respected voices mention your name.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Even the nation’s paper of record, the highly respected New York Times, soon jumped on this story line.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Martha Ballard, a respected midwife and healer, is summoned to examine the body and determine the cause of death.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
With Ted gone, the future of AFC Richmond is in the hands of new manager Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), who has evolved from a testy former player to a respected coach.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
By 2010, Juurlink was a widely respected pharmacologist and toxicologist in his own right, specializing in medication safety and opioids.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Knapp is an internationally respected conservation leader, frequent field researcher, and global speaker.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
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
Graham is a respected and experienced coordinator who has a strong reputation in league circles.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
As one of the television industry's most respected medical reporters, Stahl has been recognized by community and health organizations alike for her hard-hitting yet compassionate approach to her beat, an approach that has changed lives and influenced medical practices.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Your reputation grows faster when respected voices mention your name.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Even the nation’s paper of record, the highly respected New York Times, soon jumped on this story line.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Martha Ballard, a respected midwife and healer, is summoned to examine the body and determine the cause of death.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
With Ted gone, the future of AFC Richmond is in the hands of new manager Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), who has evolved from a testy former player to a respected coach.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
By 2010, Juurlink was a widely respected pharmacologist and toxicologist in his own right, specializing in medication safety and opioids.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Knapp is an internationally respected conservation leader, frequent field researcher, and global speaker.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
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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The mainstreaming of the great replacement theory in the United Kingdom, and the surge of the overtly racist Reform Party, was assisted by such headlines as christian child forced into muslim foster care in a once-respectable broadsheet like the Times.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons played a respectable game on the road at New England in November, but were blown out at home by Seattle in December.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Taking in the scene, star gallerist Emmanuel Perrotin admired the décor–which incorporated a wall of kimberlite, the host rock for natural diamonds—as well as one-of-a-kind art works on display.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Though the Durutti Column had been a disaster, Wilson was fascinated by the guitarist, who admired punk’s willfulness even though his own musical taste tended toward jazz, blues, and the classical tradition.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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Yet a much more reputable but equally insulting theory about Easter Island has remained influential, even dominant, Pitts argues.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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If nothing is offered, consider signing up for a reputable identity theft protection service on your own.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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He is widely regarded for his offensive play-calling and ability to maximize output from his quarterbacks.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The complex is built on Temple Mount, which is regarded as Judaism’s holiest place as the site of two ancient temples.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Carpenter could manage a first in Grammy history if Man’s Best Friend beats the tough competition, including Mayhem, which is also up for many of the most prestigious prizes.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Peters is the only American chef to ever win gold at the prestigious Bocuse d'Or, a global competition held every two years, taking home the prize in 2017.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward some three decades and today, Orms and his team of craftsmen have emerged as arguably the industry’s most esteemed engravers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Miami rap legends, including Trick Daddy, Flo-Rida and DJ Khaled, were honored by the esteemed nonprofit 5000 Role Models for their volunteer work in Miami-Dade County.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Weinstein also denied prosecutors’ attempts to prevent Corozzo from representing reputed Gambino associate Michael Scarpaci in a 2010 fraud case.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Heber Springs Originally founded as a health resort for its reputed healing waters, Heber Springs continues to be a quintessential getaway.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Warsh is currently a distinguished visiting fellow at Stanford University.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wice is a distinguished adjunct professor and senior fellow at New York Law School.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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