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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
  • The book, published by the venerable San Francisco press, takes a look at the changes people made during the COVID-19 lockdowns and offers a cautiously hopeful view of humanity going forward.
    Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
  • The chain grew quickly in the wake of the 2013 demise of Dominick’s, a venerable Chicago grocer, which was shuttered by its parent company, Safeway.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025

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