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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
  • He is seen as a serious and respected lawmaker, steeped in such matters as national defense and border security.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Now, the respected doctors inspire the next generation while balancing the ups and downs of working in a hospital.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of respected
Verb
  • 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
  • Butlers are kicked in the shins and told their children are ugly; a patriarch’s idiotic military decisions are venerated for their spirit; blood spilling out of a servant’s wound is more an issue for the rug.
    — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 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
Verb
  • But for the peoples who worshipped there, that land was the church.
    — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • Quite literally worshipped by some extreme members of society.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of worshipped
Adjective
  • Notable deaths of 2026 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Another offering in the shop alludes to the fact that Leonardo’s painting was extensively restored by esteemed conservator Diane Modestini after being bought from an estate sale for a song by dealers Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of esteemed
Verb
  • 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
  • Gansey has long been revered as a highly respected executive in the NBA.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 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
Definition of honorable
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