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
Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Them being respected and a part of decision-making gives them a voice and ownership that leads to them wanting to stay.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Teachers should be respected and treated as professionals.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Abortion access serves as the flash point for a frightening regression of not only reproductive care in America, a subject always impacting women more gravely, but also a frightening regression in how women are viewed, treated, and respected societally.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Them being respected and a part of decision-making gives them a voice and ownership that leads to them wanting to stay.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Teachers should be respected and treated as professionals.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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While cinephiles shudder to learn the opinions of their favorite French actors, Irish stars are assumed to have respectable politics by default.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Reviewer Mark Knapp rated a very similar Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 exceptionally well, noting its premium build quality and respectable performance for the price.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit (as was the case for his predecessor, Michael Eisner).Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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The original 303 stereo power amplifier is still admired by hi-fi enthusiasts and studio professionals because of its exceptional reliability, the flexible way it can be set up and the compact form.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Although the post does reference reputable sources like Gartner and McKinsey, neither of these reports appears to support the competitive edge claim.Bruce Weinstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Avoid all the nonsense and head straight to a reputable fact-checking site, including the Associated Press AP Fact Check, FactCheck.org, Politifact, USA Today’s fact-checking pages and election fact-checking site.Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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He is highly regarded by BBC management and well-liked by audiences, but his relationship with the corporation has become fractious over his use of social media.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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But he was still regarded as largely independent.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 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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The esteemed inventor, Mr. Edison visits Norman Henry (Patinkin) to pitch his latest technological device.Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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This Victorian building was once home to esteemed figures like City Councilmember Harry L. Haynes and Austin's first Black pharmacist, Thomas Delashwah.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even the reputed permabear who fears a debt crisis is coming believes the best option for the average investor is to simply buy and hold the S&P 500 for the long haul, adding to your position when the market falls.Will Daniel, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
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Should Bordeaux wines from this vintage be regarded with less respect than those from other more reputed or ‘stellar’ years?Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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Rabinovich, a distinguished Israeli historian of the modern Middle… The War for Lebanon, 1970-1983 This is partly a history of Lebanon's breakdown and civil war, partly a study of why and how Israel went to war in 1982.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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For his distinguished service, Sumter awarded Ali land.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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