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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Defense attorneys had lined up a Texas lab regarded as one of the most respected in the nation, with the head of that lab testifying that the testing and analysis of any DNA that could be extracted would take two weeks or less.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Beyond Fleetwood Mac, he's built a respected solo career.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
By day, Larry Lavin (Jost) was a respected Ivy League dentist and family man – by night, the East Coast’s most elusive cocaine kingpin.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Kittleson, 49, has lived abroad for years, using Rome as her base for a time and building a respected journalism career across the Middle East.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Wellington Mara, his son, became one of the most influential and respected figures in NFL history.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Steve Klinsky has spent 25 years building New Mountain Capital into one of private equity’s most respected firms, with $60 billion in assets under management across hundreds of portfolio companies.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The respected Pergola shot 145 episodes of the David Hasselhoff-starring Baywatch from its start on NBC in 1989 and through its years as a syndication juggernaut until his retirement in 1998.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Some may even have had a brush with him at one time or another, but respected the man for having done his job the right way.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Some graduate students said their concerns were less about a particular issue and more about being recognized and respected for their work.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
This is a woman that everybody respected so much.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Ali will play Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with Tom’s unit.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
This is your chance to ensure your time and money are respected.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Those norms weren’t uniformly respected by either civilian or military leaders during the 18th and 19th centuries.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
When he was named head of the Russia investigation, Republicans and Democrats alike praised Mueller as someone widely respected for his integrity and independence.
—Julia Kimani-Burnham, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The average American actually retires at 62, according to two respected annual surveys, from the Employee Benefit Research Institute and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Defense attorneys had lined up a Texas lab regarded as one of the most respected in the nation, with the head of that lab testifying that the testing and analysis of any DNA that could be extracted would take two weeks or less.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Beyond Fleetwood Mac, he's built a respected solo career.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
By day, Larry Lavin (Jost) was a respected Ivy League dentist and family man – by night, the East Coast’s most elusive cocaine kingpin.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Kittleson, 49, has lived abroad for years, using Rome as her base for a time and building a respected journalism career across the Middle East.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Wellington Mara, his son, became one of the most influential and respected figures in NFL history.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Steve Klinsky has spent 25 years building New Mountain Capital into one of private equity’s most respected firms, with $60 billion in assets under management across hundreds of portfolio companies.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The respected Pergola shot 145 episodes of the David Hasselhoff-starring Baywatch from its start on NBC in 1989 and through its years as a syndication juggernaut until his retirement in 1998.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Pastors doubt their stories, especially when the accused is respected.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Some may even have had a brush with him at one time or another, but respected the man for having done his job the right way.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Some graduate students said their concerns were less about a particular issue and more about being recognized and respected for their work.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
This is a woman that everybody respected so much.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Ali will play Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with Tom’s unit.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
This is your chance to ensure your time and money are respected.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Those norms weren’t uniformly respected by either civilian or military leaders during the 18th and 19th centuries.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
When he was named head of the Russia investigation, Republicans and Democrats alike praised Mueller as someone widely respected for his integrity and independence.
—Julia Kimani-Burnham, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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The $699 model bumps the storage to a more respectable 512 GB and adds Touch ID for unlocking the Neo, handling credential passkeys and making purchases.—
Dwight Silverman,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Watson, a medical mystery drama set in the Sherlock Holmes universe, did respectable business in its midseason launch last season on Sundays behind Tracker, earning a Season 2 renewal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the conspiracy-minded 2020s, that success is more widely feared than admired or understood.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those who knew him, admired him.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hiring a reputable gutter cleaning service means the work gets done without putting yourself at risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prior to joining the team in-house, Sarah worked in luxury fashion e-commerce while freelancing for the title as well as other reputable UK publications such as House and Garden, Evening Standard, Sleeper Magazine, and Suitcase.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Graham’s consulting role is perhaps more surprising as he is not known first and foremost for his comedy chops, although he is widely regarded as one of the most prolific creatives in British TV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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He is also given the opportunity to return to his former employer, the prestigious hedge fund Bailey Russell.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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But in the championship game of the prestigious city tournament that January, Davis entered the game and took four charges.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That said, King, Kudrow, et al, show their cards by putting the heroic monologue in defense of writers into the mouth of Burrows, the most trusted and esteemed member of the cast.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan are getting the cover song treatment courtesy of some of their most esteemed peers.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Four reputed members of the 007 gang were indicted Wednesday for the murder of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey nearly three years after she was gunned down at a Queens playground, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Saudi Arabia is using its East-West pipeline, which stretches from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea, to transfer about 5 million barrels per day out of the Gulf, said Michael Lynch, distinguished fellow at Energy Policy Research Foundation, a non-partisan institution focused on energy and economics.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Curtis Bradley, a distinguished service professor of law at the University of Chicago, told TIME that there is, at least, some precedent, citing President Jimmy Carter's withdrawal from a mutual defense treaty with Taiwan in 1978, which was formalized in 1980.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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