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
Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Inclusive leadership involves creating an environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected, despite obstacles such as stress, speed and lack of mindfulness.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
There are things that should always be respected, and many are forgetting everything that wrestling has given them.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid unit, said in September that LGBTQ fans were welcome and their privacy would be respected, pointing to the millions of fans who had travelled to the country for sporting events in recent years.
—Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Coats, a former Republican senator, remains widely respected by lawmakers of both parties for his handling of that role.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
By being intentional about giving feedback, managers can create environments where employees feel respected, valued and motivated to succeed.
—Kip Holderness, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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
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Conclusion Government oversight and enforcement is, of course, necessary to ensure that the legal standards passed by Congress are properly implemented and respected.
—Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Inclusive leadership involves creating an environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected, despite obstacles such as stress, speed and lack of mindfulness.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
There are things that should always be respected, and many are forgetting everything that wrestling has given them.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid unit, said in September that LGBTQ fans were welcome and their privacy would be respected, pointing to the millions of fans who had travelled to the country for sporting events in recent years.
—Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Coats, a former Republican senator, remains widely respected by lawmakers of both parties for his handling of that role.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
By being intentional about giving feedback, managers can create environments where employees feel respected, valued and motivated to succeed.
—Kip Holderness, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respected
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Acceleration is respectable, considering the car is close to 4,700 pounds.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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But Laughton, who has a respectable 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 30 games, has been identified by Flyers management as an important culture-setter.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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But that did not mean the city’s trajectory had to be admired.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Early on, the two families got together for a youth football game, and Perri Owens admired how protective foster mom Beth Dickerson was — and how the foster mom had a no-nonsense, direct approach with the boys.Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nomad Greenland is a reputable local tour company based in Nuuk, and arranges everything from glamping in the Greenland wilderness and puffin safaris to guided art and cultural art walks around local villages and Arctic foraging.Michelle Gross, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, rely on your common sense, watch out for red flags and only install software from reputable platforms.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Historically, the United States regarded the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, as a terrorist group given its bloody attacks in Turkey for Kurdish independence.Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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During In-State Showdown While the Indiana Hoosiers are regarded as college football’s feel good turnaround story of the season, the likelihood of them making a deep postseason run felt slim.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Her zeal for fashion was even hands-on during runway shows — although that tactile approach was always done with impeccable manners that were no doubt gleaned during her schoolgirl years at the prestigious Miss Porter’s School.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now, as the prestigious event approaches its 50th year in 2025, TIFF organizers are looking to embrace an increasing confluence of technology and movies ahead of launching an official media content market in 2026.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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With numerous experts claiming to offer the best services, brands must seek out professionals who are certified by esteemed regulatory bodies.Harshit Jain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Saturday, December 7 The Scene RESISTANCE Miami U.S. Club Residency’s Miami Art Week edition at M2 Miami, featuring headlining act Mind Against The Report ULTRA Worldwide’s esteemed U.S. Club Residency, RESISTANCE Miami, returned to M2 Miami for its second annual Miami Art Week soirée.Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 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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His grandfather Campbell Forsyth made four appearances in goal for Scotland in 1964 and his father Stuart Burgess, also a defender, had a distinguished career in the Scottish leagues.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is only the 37th director to receive the distinguished honor, awarded at the discretion of current and past DGA presidents, in the Guild’s 88-year history.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Respected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respected. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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