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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
  • The move sparked weeks of protests from thousands of people across the country, criticizing the removal of the widely respected minister.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Tens of thousands thronged Tiananmen Square and surrounding streets in Beijing in 1976, after the death of Zhou Enlai, the People’s Republic’s first and widely respected premier.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 18 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
  • There may be a toast or two, typically offered by the father of the bride or honored attendants, like the best man or the maid of honor.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond honored to be Ted Lasso’s laptop background, as seen in the newest episode.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of honored
Verb
  • Once worshipped by millions, Khan led the country from 2018 until his ouster in a parliamentary no-confidence vote in 2022.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The church elder had worshiped in the building for more than 30 years.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of worshipped
Adjective
  • My hope is that this esteemed office will one day be inhabited by someone who respects democratic norms and is not a clear and present danger to democracy.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Such esteemed material and craftsmanship could make plastic cocktail glasses look crystal, and Montezuma taste like Clase Azul.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Verb
  • Westbrook spent the first 11 years of his career in Oklahoma City, where he is still wildly cheered and revered as the godfather of Thunder basketball.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ballet core may be a recent trend in name, but little girls, including me, have always revered a ballerina.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 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
  • Cornerback Juice Clarke, who started eight games last season and also was an honorable-mention selection, and safety Mac Resetich are back for their senior seasons.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ingrid is an honorable and moral friend who facilitates her death while staying in a neighboring room.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of honorable
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