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
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Residents Medical has built its respected advising model around the truth that experienced program directors have known for years, that the outcome of a residency review may be determined far in advance of the review itself.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The president has effectively tied his personal political survival to the credibility of some of the most respected institutions in Africa’s biggest economy, all of which have cleared him of wrongdoing.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Take our once respected monarchy, for instance, which was instigated through a popular referendum as part of national independence in 1905.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
Josh Fryday, a former Novato mayor, has been a creative, nationally respected head of Newsom’s service and community engagement office.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
They're built through intentional, everyday practices that help employees feel respected, heard and psychologically safe enough to share ideas, ask questions and take risks without fear of blame.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Before this ruling, teaching was one of the most accessible and respected professions available to Black Americans, especially Black women, who taught in segregated Black schools.
—David Blazar, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
While the contract is not material from a financial perspective, the MPW Board believes the significance of the contract extension is that the ongoing strategic relationship with one of the world’s most respected nuclear energy companies is material, according to companies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Along with its parent company Citizens of Humanity, it's respected in the fashion industry for its focus on regenerative cotton farming.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
There are many gifted folks in Florida colleges and universities who are nationally respected in conservation.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
You are respected but not particularly sought out.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors’ leading scorer, widely respected across the league, was ejected for a flagrant foul on Cleveland’s Jordan Clarkson (another common link between then and now).
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Today, our nation is strong, our borders are secure, and the United States is respected all over the world.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 27 May 2026
Anoe said the Legacy Foundation wanted Deggans to speak because he’s nationally respected and from Gary.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Someone who'd rattle a cage (or two, or three), and still be respected by everyone in the garage.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Adjective
The scene is so respected internationally that travelers can book street food tours featuring multiple vendors recommended by the Michelin Guide.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Residents Medical has built its respected advising model around the truth that experienced program directors have known for years, that the outcome of a residency review may be determined far in advance of the review itself.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The president has effectively tied his personal political survival to the credibility of some of the most respected institutions in Africa’s biggest economy, all of which have cleared him of wrongdoing.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Take our once respected monarchy, for instance, which was instigated through a popular referendum as part of national independence in 1905.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
Josh Fryday, a former Novato mayor, has been a creative, nationally respected head of Newsom’s service and community engagement office.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
They're built through intentional, everyday practices that help employees feel respected, heard and psychologically safe enough to share ideas, ask questions and take risks without fear of blame.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Before this ruling, teaching was one of the most accessible and respected professions available to Black Americans, especially Black women, who taught in segregated Black schools.
—David Blazar, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
While the contract is not material from a financial perspective, the MPW Board believes the significance of the contract extension is that the ongoing strategic relationship with one of the world’s most respected nuclear energy companies is material, according to companies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Verb
Well, Hartman’s decision was not respected.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Along with its parent company Citizens of Humanity, it's respected in the fashion industry for its focus on regenerative cotton farming.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
There are many gifted folks in Florida colleges and universities who are nationally respected in conservation.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
You are respected but not particularly sought out.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors’ leading scorer, widely respected across the league, was ejected for a flagrant foul on Cleveland’s Jordan Clarkson (another common link between then and now).
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Today, our nation is strong, our borders are secure, and the United States is respected all over the world.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 27 May 2026
Anoe said the Legacy Foundation wanted Deggans to speak because he’s nationally respected and from Gary.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Someone who'd rattle a cage (or two, or three), and still be respected by everyone in the garage.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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The Miami Dolphins’ offense perked up Wednesday, delivering a respectable showing on the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Gustafsson’s game isn't about his offense despite having some elements (above-average skating and respectable handling for a big man).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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As two of the most famous pop songwriters in the world, Swift and McCartney have admired each another’s work from afar over the years.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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The mural stood for nearly three decades before workers began painting over it last month, causing an uproar among residents who admired the mural’s grand scale and message of ocean conservation.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The lens widened further to embrace categories of practice not conventionally regarded as art, most prominently, craft; here, too, the art establishment focused on textiles and ceramics engaged with an existing modernism, as opposed to the 1970s focus on regional and communal networks.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The 2001-02 squad set a franchise record with 61 wins and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where Sacramento pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in a series widely regarded as one of the most memorable in NBA playoff history.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, a prestigious global dining guide curated by over 1,000 culinary experts, just revealed its top 50 restaurants in North America, with nine California picks and four Los Angeles restaurants.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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San Diego native and Nickel Creek band co-founder Chris Thile has been named the music director for the 2027 Ojai Music Festival, one of the classical music world’s most prestigious and consistently groundbreaking annual events.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Imagine that an esteemed journalist published a book profiling a real-life vampire, and then that vampire’s twisted soulmate—also a vampire—started a rock band.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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The latest in this esteemed Grumeti portfolio is Sabora Tented Camp, which opened in November 2020.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Under his leadership, the office has become a state leader for its use of red-flag laws and championed the escalation of charges against reputed fentanyl dealers linked to fatal overdoses and parents whose neglect is alleged to have caused a child’s death.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Later, the hotel became notorious for Mob activity and drug parties, and was the site where a reputed mobster and associate of the late Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa was gunned down in the parking lot in 1983.—
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Lloyd’s long and distinguished career as an inventor and entrepreneur included an early collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning physicist and Manhattan Project scientist Luis Alvarez at the former Radiation Laboratory, now the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Leaf, a distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, said that Middle Eastern allies of the United States recognize that Iran will likely use any money from sanctions relief to bolster its military capabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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