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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
Knight has started 16 games this season and has posted a respectable 2.45 goals against average and .905 save percentage on the season with a pair of shutouts.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025
Hiring is expected to be respectable but not extraordinary with around 150,000 jobs added on the month.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025
Hiring is expected to be respectable but not extraordinary with around 150,000 jobs added on the month.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
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Their legacy and honorable service to our Nation will forever remain.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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This only further confirmed to me that Justin and Wayfarer are exceedingly honorable and highly ethical.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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If Trump lost McConnell on Hegseth, there is reason to think other Republican lawmakers might now look around and find good—and shrewd—company in the polite opposition.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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Upon arrival in Key West, the group exchanges polite greetings, but the underlying tension is palpable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Many people who celebrated (or joked about the murder) had been hurt by callus policies that made CEOs richer while their family members could not access decent health care.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Rocky has been adamant in declaring his innocence, refusing what many considered a decent plea deal before the trial got underway.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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If Wolves can help Lemina regain his focus for a final push, then a midfielder of his quality with considerable Premier League experience could be an attractive option.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Not every observer would agree with the assessment of Trump’s administration, but certainly, there is considerable overlap both in policy and in strategy.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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To be invited to join the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival program this summer is an honor and a thrill.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Brutalist follows László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a prestigious Hungarian Jewish architect who relocates to America after surviving the Holocaust.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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After stating her support for Travis, Kylie — who is not only married to former Eagle Jason, but also grew up a diehard Philadelphia fan — then got honest about her undying allegiance to the Eagles.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Romano regularly struggled and had an honest talk with instructors during one of her private sessions with them.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Reacting to the decision by the Trump administration to close the U.S. visa section of the embassy in Colombia, Petro said there are thousands of Americans living in Colombia without proper documentation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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This will allow for proper healing and closure of the wound.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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The order also calls on several federal agencies to ensure adequate water resources in Southern California and directs its state counterpart not to interfere with decisions.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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That limit is adequate for the average or median case, but that leaves a lot of instances when a person’s liability exceeds the standard liability limit.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Respectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectable. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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