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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
An urban sycamore claimed its space regardless of enclosing cement and car exhaust, as spectacular and venerable as any sycamore in the state.
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Melina Sempill Watts, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The book, published by the venerable San Francisco press, takes a look at the changes people made during the COVID-19 lockdowns and offers a cautiously hopeful view of humanity going forward.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
The atmosphere was light and fun, but there was no mistaking this relatively new addition to the Olympic Games for the venerable 5x5 game.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 23 June 2025
Southern Living, the venerable voice on all things Southern, has included a Charlotte restaurant on its recent list of can’t-miss spots for summertime tomatoes.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
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Melina Sempill Watts, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The book, published by the venerable San Francisco press, takes a look at the changes people made during the COVID-19 lockdowns and offers a cautiously hopeful view of humanity going forward.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
The atmosphere was light and fun, but there was no mistaking this relatively new addition to the Olympic Games for the venerable 5x5 game.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 23 June 2025
Southern Living, the venerable voice on all things Southern, has included a Charlotte restaurant on its recent list of can’t-miss spots for summertime tomatoes.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venerable
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Spanning about 30 hectares (74 ac), this ancient landscape has been under the microscope since the 1980s, thanks to pioneering archaeologist Dietrich Mania.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The revered Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård will sit down with yours truly to record a special episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast in front of an audience at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Friday, July 11.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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Still, each woman is well-drawn beyond that: Annie is the revered local Hoodoo practitioner serving the community while mourning the death of her infant, and Mary is a woman navigating the complexities of being a multiracial woman who can pass as white but is in love with a Black man.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat Cardiac arrest (heart attack) Adults 19 and older should not take more than 350 mg of magnesium per day to avoid side effects and reduce the chance of toxicity.10 7.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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The current challenge to the gondola project is 16 months old and counting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Walker’s pass rush grade of 65.5 ranked a respectable 53rd and his run defense grade of 67.7 was 82nd.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Her aunt doesn’t have time to take her sightseeing, her cousin Céline is cool and dismissive, and her grandmother, who runs an antique shop, is distraught when a precious family heirloom—a drawing by Matisse—goes missing.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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Walking inside, you’re met with period details that anchor the home in its early 20th-century roots: antique doors, wrought iron railings, hardwood floors, and lofty ceilings create a warm, timeless atmosphere.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Jackson hoped that the exhibition would counter the misconception that medieval women were universally downtrodden drudges.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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This location captures the folk charm and romance of Germany's medieval architecture, having been inspired by architectural styles from northern Germany, Bavaria, the Rhineland and Black Forest, ranging in era from the 12th to 17th centuries.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Venerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venerable. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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