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as in venerated
deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age
the venerable old man was a cherished source of advice and wisdom for the villagers
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as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
a venerable tradition that colleges have been maintaining for centuries
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Recent Examples of venerable
El Mercadito, a new weekly outdoor market near San Jose’s SAP Center, is attracting both visitors and vendors accustomed to selling their products at the venerable Berryessa Flea Market, whose future is uncertain.
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Asher Rae Aguirre,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
That exceeds the payload capacity of both the B-2 and B-21 and even surpasses the venerable B-52 in several mission configurations.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The British luxury marque has just unveiled a new variant of its venerable grand tourer called the Bespoke Series by Mulliner.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
The venerable patriarch is leaning heavily on an ebony cane, and is followed closely by his personal assistant, a bald gnome of a man, armed with a notebook and pencil.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Asher Rae Aguirre,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
That exceeds the payload capacity of both the B-2 and B-21 and even surpasses the venerable B-52 in several mission configurations.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The British luxury marque has just unveiled a new variant of its venerable grand tourer called the Bespoke Series by Mulliner.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
The venerable patriarch is leaning heavily on an ebony cane, and is followed closely by his personal assistant, a bald gnome of a man, armed with a notebook and pencil.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venerable
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On the night of June 15, a Russian drone directly hit the most venerated site for Ukraine’s majority Orthodox Christians, and indeed for much of Eastern Christendom.
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark live release, Frampton recounts his history in bands The Herd and Humble Pie before striking stadium-sellout gold as a solo star with venerated guitar chops and an inventive talk box.
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Learn about Sarasota’s ancient past at Phillippi Estate Park or look for the resident deer at Rothenbach Park.
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The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
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More than six decades on, Patrice Lumumba remains one of the most revered figures in Congolese history.
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In his more than 18 years as head of the Federal Reserve, Greenspan became one of the most revered public figures around the globe.
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On Tuesday night, the New York Post reported that the woman had been identified as Angie Baez, a 40-year-old financial industry executive.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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At work, Kirkham uses an antique sand hourglass which times an hour.
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The cedar’s visible woodgrain adds a rustic quality, and the roof’s shingles create an antique aesthetic.
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More in Culture Photo Album Take a look at these photos of the week, depicting medieval armored combat in France, an early harvest in Romania, and more.
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The Bishop family hopes to host the medieval fair at some point in the future.
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“Venerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venerable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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