well-thought-of

adjective

: being of good repute
a well-thought-of attorney

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Sasse was well-thought-of as a senator, but he should not be allowed to even teach at UF going forward. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-thought-of was in 1865

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“Well-thought-of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-thought-of. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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