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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food
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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
cheating is not a respectable thing to do under any circumstances
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as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
has the respectable manners of someone who was well brought up
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as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the artwork that we commissioned from the muralist turned out to be respectable but was not quite what we had hoped for
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
got paid a respectable sum for speaking at our graduation
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Recent Examples of respectable
Click for Deadline’s Dahomey review My Favourite Cake A sweetly subversive romance from Iran, where small pleasures like a walk in the park with a gentleman are denied even to a respectable septuagenarian like Mahin (Lily Farhadpour).
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Maxwell slashed a respectable .269/.382/.441 across three seasons on the South Side, before playing his final game in April 1964 at age 37.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The Vikings built a three-score lead, before Green Bay had two late touchdowns to make things look more respectable.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Murphy and Guimaraes also opened their respective accounts for the season, raising the tally of goalscorers from a meagre five to a more respectable seven.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Maxwell slashed a respectable .269/.382/.441 across three seasons on the South Side, before playing his final game in April 1964 at age 37.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The Vikings built a three-score lead, before Green Bay had two late touchdowns to make things look more respectable.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Murphy and Guimaraes also opened their respective accounts for the season, raising the tally of goalscorers from a meagre five to a more respectable seven.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
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Booker previously served in the United States Army but was removed from the military with a less than honorable discharge after going AWOL in 2017, Fox 2 Detroit reported, citing court documents.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Captain Dellinger of the US Army is an honorable man who only seeks the truth, and whose writing is filled with hope for a better future.Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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According to a Newsweek article, simple gestures like being polite to airline staff can significantly improve a travel experience.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of Trump’s swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, he and Melania Trump are expected to be greeted at the White House by Joe and Jill Biden, who will then bring them inside for some tea or coffee and perhaps some polite conversation.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Housing is impacting everyone, even those who are making a decent wage.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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The game also features a non-linear narrative, giving you missions for four distinct factions — not unlike Outlaws —and each one has its own vision for humanity’s future, ultimately deciding on the story’s fate, meaning there’s probably a decent chance there’s plenty of replayability.Matt Gardner, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Either way, what transpired around Jordan’s free throw on Wednesday night epitomized both Westbrook’s considerable impact on the Nuggets and something more personal to him.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
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These bright spots indicate that while retail pharmacies face challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry.Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Four Milwaukee teenagers are celebrating after getting into the college of their dreams despite the prestigious school only having a 25% acceptance rate.Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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One of the best parts of my job as Axios' transportation correspondent is evaluating the latest cars and trucks for this prestigious award.Joann Muller, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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This moment requires honest, courageous leaders determined to make NYC a bulwark against Donald Trump’s aggressions and committed to using their power to make the lives of working families easier and better.Jasmine Gripper, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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There is no region where only A and C overlap that doesn’t also include another region, and likewise for B and D. A proper Venn diagram depicts every combination of intersections.Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025
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Under proper care, and after plenty of rest, she’s been able to manage her symptoms well enough to return to work and a mostly normal life.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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The phased timeline aims to give manufacturers adequate time to identify and transition to alternative coloring agents.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Yet even among artists who have adequate estate planning with legal counsel, Schwartzman has noticed that the many other facets of estate stewardship are rarely breached during an artist’s lifetime.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Respectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectable. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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