REVERENCED Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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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

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
As the lines between digital and traditional entertainment continue to blur, Instagram is giving its creators the ability to try their hand at some time-honored storytelling formats.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026

Definition of honored

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

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With the exception of Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, the collection of countries is notable for not having the most revered of navies.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
This project, scientists hope, could even potentially revive a wild species revered by local Tibetans as a favorite of the land god.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 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

This symbolism reflected values found in many early Germanic and Anglo-Saxon societies, where generosity and the distribution of wealth were marks of honorable leadership.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Magdalen even marries an honorable man, a sea captain named Kirke.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

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