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
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Doucet, who has had a long career as a respected media personality, echoed that sentiment and noted that there were small ways in which her abuser chipped at her esteem, such as convincing her that people said negative remarks about her.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The brand aligns itself with one of the most exclusive and respected names in haute horlogerie.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Most importantly, Keith is a respected leader and has been an incredible partner to both Dana and me from our first days at Paramount.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
In video testimony last week, Toner said a starting point for the decision to oust Altman was when OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, a respected AI scientist, reached out to confide some of his own concerns.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The story follows a respected college basketball coach who is accused of murdering his mistress.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The owners are among the most respected in the business, having endured one of horse racing’s most heartbreaking stories.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Baseball has lost one of its classiest and most respected citizens.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
At her school, Nguyen is respected for her exceptional abilities and willingness to push boundaries.
—Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Like Madigan and Moore, Anderson is a veteran actor who is tremendously well-liked and respected.
—Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Despite his fiery nature, Cox always respected the franchise.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Commissioners must steward public trust and ensure every resident’s voice is respected.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The ultimate aim of Chinese officials is to present their leader in the best possible light, while making their guest feel suitably respected.
—Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
That level has been tested and respected.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Adjective
By the end of the season, with respected offensive line coach James Campen leading the development, maybe this group is in the right spot.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Doucet, who has had a long career as a respected media personality, echoed that sentiment and noted that there were small ways in which her abuser chipped at her esteem, such as convincing her that people said negative remarks about her.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The brand aligns itself with one of the most exclusive and respected names in haute horlogerie.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Most importantly, Keith is a respected leader and has been an incredible partner to both Dana and me from our first days at Paramount.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
In video testimony last week, Toner said a starting point for the decision to oust Altman was when OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, a respected AI scientist, reached out to confide some of his own concerns.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The story follows a respected college basketball coach who is accused of murdering his mistress.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The owners are among the most respected in the business, having endured one of horse racing’s most heartbreaking stories.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Baseball has lost one of its classiest and most respected citizens.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Verb
Language access, cultural competency and workforce representation all play critical role in helping people feel respected, heard and supported throughout the healing journey.
—Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
At her school, Nguyen is respected for her exceptional abilities and willingness to push boundaries.
—Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Like Madigan and Moore, Anderson is a veteran actor who is tremendously well-liked and respected.
—Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Despite his fiery nature, Cox always respected the franchise.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Commissioners must steward public trust and ensure every resident’s voice is respected.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The ultimate aim of Chinese officials is to present their leader in the best possible light, while making their guest feel suitably respected.
—Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
That level has been tested and respected.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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Any respectable Sevillian is an expert in caracoles.—
Miguel Macias,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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No respectable woman would permit such an abomination.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The experience of being watched by Frida in the operating room, of being appreciated and admired by this younger woman, awakens something in Gabrielle.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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While they are admired for their beauty, The Wildcat Sanctuary says that fascination fuels the exotic pet trade and private ownership.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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While attracting a large following, the book also attracted some reputable scientific scholars who scoffed at its findings.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Some reputable sources treat this like a White Lady, which is to say, forgo simple syrup and use a whole ounce of peach liqueur.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Lead actress in a musical nominee Caissie Levy eagerly joined the bit, who is widely regarded as one of Broadway’s kindest figures.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The Manchester United under-18s manager watched his side suffer a 2-1 defeat by Oliver Reiss’ Manchester City in the final of the prestigious youth competition, which was the first between the two clubs since 1986.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Kids who take the spot of a potential American student to attend some of America’s most prestigious colleges, and then go back home.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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As the winner, the first-time nominee joined an esteemed group of past winners including Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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At trade shows such Pitti Uomo, esteemed Italian luxury brands soon crafted their interpretations of the look.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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On your way from Pacific to Cuba, join legions of other Route 66 travelers who have stopped at Meramec Caverns, the state’s largest commercial cave and a reputed Jesse James hideout.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Now, a team from StorageReview, a reputed technology media and IT testing company, has pushed the limit further than ever.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Abbott, Jon Bernthal, Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Ayo Edebiri, Alden Ehrenreich, Luke Evans, Daniel Radcliffe, Laurie Metcalf and Lea Michele are just a sampling of the big-name performers nominated today for 2026 New York Drama League Awards in the distinguished performances category.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Helicopters and trailers arrived in large numbers, famous faces and a distinguished director settled in near grazing cattle, and the cameras started rolling.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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