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verb

past tense of revere

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Recent Examples of revered
Adjective
The revered Texas songwriter Guy Clark wrote that song—and recorded what may be the best version—after inheriting a Randall fighting knife that belonged to his father. Erik German, Fortune, 17 June 2025 Bezos also mentioned free markets and personal liberties when describing the section’s new mandate, which drew backlash from some staffers — including from Marty Baron, the Post’s revered former executive editor under whom the outlet won 11 Pulitzer Prizes — and praise from some conservatives. Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Verb
Once revered as college football showcases, bowl games are becoming meaningless. Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024 The solstice has been revered by human cultures throughout history, and it is honored as a representation of new beginnings as people welcome in the next season. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for revered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revered
venerable
Adjective
  • For those who don't know, Area 51 is a large, secretive military base in the remote Nevada desert where several exotic military aircraft have been developed and tested over the years, including the venerable U-2 spy plane way back when.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • The show’s venerable former executive producer resigned in April as corporate executives sought to assert more control over the newsmagazine, which has long operated with a degree of independence from the rest of CBS News.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025

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