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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
Modena says the new car will accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds and top out at a respectable 177 mph.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Speak No Evil, a James McAvoy–starring remake of a 2022 Danish-Dutch psycho-thriller of the same name, delivered respectable returns for Blumhouse ($76.2 million on a $15 million budget).
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
In the 1980s, as Reagan reigned and the liberation movements of the previous two decades waned, respectable society lost its collective mind.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The wheelbase is generous, providing respectable leg room front and rear.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Speak No Evil, a James McAvoy–starring remake of a 2022 Danish-Dutch psycho-thriller of the same name, delivered respectable returns for Blumhouse ($76.2 million on a $15 million budget).
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
In the 1980s, as Reagan reigned and the liberation movements of the previous two decades waned, respectable society lost its collective mind.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The wheelbase is generous, providing respectable leg room front and rear.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
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Do something honorable or help a cause that touches your heart.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Friendly’s: All veterans who dine in get a free All American Burger with cheese and a beverage on Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (show military ID or honorable discharge document to get the deal).Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
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Craft a comprehensive script of polite yet firm responses for declining holiday invitations or managing family expectations without guilt.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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If Williams gets decent protection and can hang in the pocket, receivers D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet are capable of making plays.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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To be clear, longer-term measures of breadth are still in decent shape.David Keller, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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This year’s macOS update, Sequoia, makes a long-overdue, considerable improvement to the operating system’s window-management tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This frenetic form of diplomacy is notable not only for its lack of progress so far and for its piecemeal and fragmentary nature but also for its considerable scale and scope.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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At the finish line of the 2015 Western States Endurance Run, arguably the most famous and most prestigious American ultramarathon, the crowd suddenly became energized.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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With offices in North America and Europe, Coppers and his team have worked with some of the world’s most prestigious brands to bring stories to life through elevated and immersive experiences.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stick to transparent, honest consent methods that respect users and ensure compliance.Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Simard: Some of it is just combined with comedy in general, to be honest.Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Over the course of the four-hour training, people learn how to identify the signs, ask the right questions, be the most active listener and direct those in crisis to the proper resources to help keep them safe.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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But not having proper documentation can bring serious consequences.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson said with recent staff increases at the 911 call center, there should be adequate staffing during the arctic blast unless weather conditions make travel challenging.Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Children are living in tents without adequate access to safe water, sanitation or adequate protection from the elements.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Respectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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