1
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
But consider this a great starter list for a very respectable mainstream gaming PC that'll run you between $1,500 and $1,600.
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PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
O’Reilly, a potential third-line center, is a solid NHL prospect and a respectable return for the Lightning, given Howard’s public decision not to sign with the team that drafted him.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Bob Clark, catcher Clark had a respectable seven-season career as a catcher, with his best years playing for Brooklyn – named the Grays, then the Bridegrooms.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
O’Reilly, a potential third-line center, is a solid NHL prospect and a respectable return for the Lightning, given Howard’s public decision not to sign with the team that drafted him.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Bob Clark, catcher Clark had a respectable seven-season career as a catcher, with his best years playing for Brooklyn – named the Grays, then the Bridegrooms.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
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Our leadership spends its time implying anyone with origins south of our border is less than honorable and must be deported regardless of their contributions, just to feel powerful.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Michael Roth, the president of Wesleyan University in Connecticut, has taken the harder and more honorable route.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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From a software engineering perspective, being polite is a waste of resources.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Just be polite and point out the issue at checkout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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When a president wants to do a decent job — at the least, respecting democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law — the magnet produces an administration of people who respect our institutions of self-government.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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The transparency mode is decent and keeps your surroundings sounding natural.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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My jaw was on the floor of such a considerable cosign.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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When pushed to Wild Life Extreme, the Dell 16 Plus maintained a considerable lead over the Lenovo Yoga 7.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
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The film, which has just been announced to world premiere in Toronto’s prestigious Platform competition, is a co-production between Argentina’s Ruda Cine and Switzerland’s Alina Film.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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Mitchell went to Europe immediately after college and has carved out a successful pro career, first in France for two years, then one with a different club in Turkey, then last season with Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania that competes in the prestigious EuroLeague.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The production noted how the work has continued to resonate with readers over the past decade, for its honest depiction of trauma recovery and the power of self-empowerment and love.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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People come back from proper breaks with more energy, better ideas, and fewer signs of burnout.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The trooper found no proper registration for the vehicle.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Respectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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