as in venerable
deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age
a professor who is highly revered at the college where she has taught for the last four decades
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as in venerated
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
in some cultures people revere their ancestors, even leaving food offerings for them
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Recent Examples of revered
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Established in 1993, PFV offered the most revered clans in the industry the opportunity to exchange information and insights with the goal of safeguarding their heritage.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026
But Flynn’s father, Raymond, served as mayor from 1983-1993 and his name is revered in many parts of the city.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
So revered is the island for its diving that Scuba Diving Magazine has named it the best shore diving destination in the Caribbean for 33 consecutive years.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Established in 1993, PFV offered the most revered clans in the industry the opportunity to exchange information and insights with the goal of safeguarding their heritage.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
Of course, the accusations are troubling to a public who has long revered the family, which also includes dad David Beckham, and siblings Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026
But Flynn’s father, Raymond, served as mayor from 1983-1993 and his name is revered in many parts of the city.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revered
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On their second day in Washington, DC, a group of venerable Buddhist monks from Texas marked the end of their multi-month walking pilgrimage at the Lincoln Memorial.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The venerable Bay Area punk band Green Day also put in a characteristically punchy mini-set meant to mark the Super Bowl’s 60th anniversary.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Since becoming a global celebrity in the mid-’90s, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy has become venerated for her restrained, aloof glamour.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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One example of a prominent woman in these writings is Thecla, venerated for her persistence, courage and influence.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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In an exclusive guest column for Deadline, the respected industry vet gives his take on the current entertainment market.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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As stated, this proposal was presented by the mediators, who are some of the most respected and experienced neutral negotiators, after months of bargaining.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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One moment they’re worshiped on social media; the next, they’re scorched.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 4,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Frail elderly women, swathed in headscarves and saris, worshipped while sitting on puddled pavement near corroded metal changing lockers plastered with ads for Glow & Lovely skin cream.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Revered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revered. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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