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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Parents want their children to be respected and welcomed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Black lives must be respected in Nassau County, and Black history must be respected as American history.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Parents want their children to be respected and welcomed.
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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.
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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.
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Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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Those comments will have been warmly welcomed back in Europe by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who will consider his words public confirmation that a player hugely admired by club president Joan Laporta wants to join them.
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Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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Most reputable surgeons will provide an all-in quote after a consultation so there are no surprises.
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Every reputable provider will share one.
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.
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Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe.
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The 31-year-old is set to make history as the youngest host of the prestigious award show.
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The annual £120,000 ($158,000) honor is the most prestigious museum prize in the nation and the largest of its kind in the world.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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Advertisement As in Curb, the list of guest stars is long, distinguished, and smartly deployed.
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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