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adjective

as in respected

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verb

past tense of reverence
as in venerated
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power devotees coming to reverence their god

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverenced
  1. respected
  2. venerated
  3. honored
  4. worshipped
  5. esteemed
  6. revered
  7. considered
  8. honorable
Adjective
  • Convinced no good men exist in her country, Naru is caught off guard when Qodrat, Kabul TV’s most respected journalist, gives her a career opportunity.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In this cynical age, our local registrars of voters, usually one from each party, remain respected public officials.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of respected
Verb
  • Other venerated South Side joints included Pepper’s Lounge, the Dew Drop Inn, and Theresa’s Lounge, the latter of which was tucked away in the basement of an apartment building.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Not asked enough by those who venerated Graham is why in death the patriot’s name must be associated with what’s so inimical to American prosperity and freedom.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of venerated
Adjective
  • Beyond honored to be Ted Lasso’s laptop background, as seen in the newest episode.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to Nicolas Winding Refn and Takashi Shimizu, other honored guests include Canadian Trailblazer Award winner, Indie Maverick Award recipient Don Hertzfeldt, and Denis-Héroux Award winners Robert Lepage and Louise Portal.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of honored
Verb
  • His mother, who worshipped Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, never missed one of FDR’s fireside chats.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Two former teachers, who taught religion in the classroom and worshiped with their students, at different Catholic schools in California were fired.
    — Devna Bose, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of worshipped
Adjective
  • By Malene Birger is an esteemed women’s fashion brand that made its debut in 2003 under the creative vision of designer Malene Birger.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In his new role, Donnelly will oversee all of Variety’s film coverage in the esteemed print weekly magazine and online website.
    — William Earl, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of esteemed
Verb
  • The film stars revered Indian thespian Naseeruddin Shah as Rashid Ali, a Punjabi Muslim man whose family left before Partition and who returns to his birthplace after a lifetime in England.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Both the Dwight Twilley Band’s albums and Phil Seymour’s solo work are revered by fans of the power pop genre.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of revered
Adjective
  • Others have a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Six others are still at large and considered fugitives, including a Caracas TV network mogul who was close to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolás Maduro, who is being held in a New York jail on federal drug charges.
    — Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of considered
Adjective
  • Ingrid is an honorable and moral friend who facilitates her death while staying in a neighboring room.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Olson received a tactical operations support award from the sheriff’s department in 2023 and was scheduled to receive a five-year honorable service award this month.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of honorable
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