as in respectable
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
a respected oncologist whose reputation brought her patients from all over the world
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as in admired
to think very highly or favorably of
an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
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Recent Examples of respected
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Ellison was a respected Atlanta businessman, community leader, and family patriarch.
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Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Suggs, a respected voice in Atlanta journalism, will lead editorial strategy, storytelling and community engagement for UATL, overseeing coverage that amplifies the people, issues and cultural forces shaping Black life in metro Atlanta and beyond.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
This attitude reflects how Evans became one of Miami’s most respected leaders.
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Anthony Aguirre,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The research team, led by a respected demographer named Michel Poulain, interviewed residents, checked documents, and recorded in blue ink on a map the places where centenarians lived.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Sadly, these headlines are only from the last seven months and involve charges involving successful, respected members of our communities who were in positions of trust within their institutions.
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Minasian clashed with respected manager Joe Maddon early in his tenure, eventually leading to Maddon’s firing amid an epic losing streak in the 2022 season.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
He was respected throughout the locker room.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
At first, officials respected his religious practice.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
To her surprise, the producers respected her honesty.
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True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
And he is respected by his colleagues and at least some of his Gen Z students.
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Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 June 2026
In a statement on Thursday, Human Rights Watch also criticized the detentions and urged NATO to ensure that basic democratic rights are respected during the summit.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
The issue continues to fuel debate within the global mountaineering community, with some arguing that the dead should be respected and retrieved, while others say the operations required to do so are not worth the risk to living climbers.
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Simon Ellery,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Adjective
That naturally raises questions about what happens next for one of the smart home industry's most respected lock brands.
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Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
—
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Ellison was a respected Atlanta businessman, community leader, and family patriarch.
—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Suggs, a respected voice in Atlanta journalism, will lead editorial strategy, storytelling and community engagement for UATL, overseeing coverage that amplifies the people, issues and cultural forces shaping Black life in metro Atlanta and beyond.
—
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
This attitude reflects how Evans became one of Miami’s most respected leaders.
—
Anthony Aguirre,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The research team, led by a respected demographer named Michel Poulain, interviewed residents, checked documents, and recorded in blue ink on a map the places where centenarians lived.
—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Sadly, these headlines are only from the last seven months and involve charges involving successful, respected members of our communities who were in positions of trust within their institutions.
—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Minasian clashed with respected manager Joe Maddon early in his tenure, eventually leading to Maddon’s firing amid an epic losing streak in the 2022 season.
—
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Verb
For roughly a century after the Constitution was ratified, private property, contracts and free internal trade within the United States were respected.
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Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
He was respected throughout the locker room.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
At first, officials respected his religious practice.
—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
To her surprise, the producers respected her honesty.
—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
And he is respected by his colleagues and at least some of his Gen Z students.
—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 June 2026
In a statement on Thursday, Human Rights Watch also criticized the detentions and urged NATO to ensure that basic democratic rights are respected during the summit.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
The issue continues to fuel debate within the global mountaineering community, with some arguing that the dead should be respected and retrieved, while others say the operations required to do so are not worth the risk to living climbers.
—
Simon Ellery,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.
—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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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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Those comments will have been warmly welcomed back in Europe by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who will consider his words public confirmation that a player hugely admired by club president Joan Laporta wants to join them.
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Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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Most reputable surgeons will provide an all-in quote after a consultation so there are no surprises.
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Every reputable provider will share one.
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.
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Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe.
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The 31-year-old is set to make history as the youngest host of the prestigious award show.
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The annual £120,000 ($158,000) honor is the most prestigious museum prize in the nation and the largest of its kind in the world.
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And no ball is complete without esteemed judges; which is why roughly an hour before showtime, comedian Michelle Buteau and drag queen Miss Peppermint are in the upper dining room of Sardi’s prepping for their short — but long awaited — turn with the scorecards.
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The design house has collaborated with esteemed names ranging from Zaha Hadid to Verner Panton and is best known for its lustrous silver tabletop pieces.
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The 16 reputed gangsters or aspiring gangsters charged in the indictment range in age from 19 to 24.
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If Bunch leaves, or the new Regents skew more Trumpist, the Smithsonian’s reputed independence could crumble.
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Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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