as in worshiped
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
devotees coming to reverence their god
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in respected
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverenced
Adjective
-
As a guest star, Colbert is in esteemed company; the series has also welcomed Nathan Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Laurie Metcalf, Mary-Louise Parker, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, and more.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025 -
In 2024, she was honored by SOURCE with the esteemed Jo Walker-Meador Lifetime Achievement Award (Seely was a regular co-host of SOURCE’s annual awards ceremony alongside Brenda Lee).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity, and revered for his commitment to our common humanity.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2024
-
At 31, the World Cup winner is still revered as one of the last great number tens of his generation.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
-
Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Just continue to guide your daughter toward honorable behavior.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
-
Law enforcement really is an honorable profession that serves the community at whole very well.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Reverenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverenced. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share