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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2
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
Surfshark has a respectable server network with 3,200 servers in 100 countries.
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PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The film saw a respectable six-ish-minute standing ovation at Cannes, but that may have more to do with Mr. Movies Cruise ginning up enthusiasm.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 May 2025
The 39-year-old is still producing at a respectable level, walks a ton and is on an expiring contract.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
The cut opens inside the top 10 on two charts and manages a respectable start on a third.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The film saw a respectable six-ish-minute standing ovation at Cannes, but that may have more to do with Mr. Movies Cruise ginning up enthusiasm.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 May 2025
The 39-year-old is still producing at a respectable level, walks a ton and is on an expiring contract.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
The cut opens inside the top 10 on two charts and manages a respectable start on a third.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
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The comparison with Lexus is honorable but not accurate.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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We were honored because our parents were honorable.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
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Instead, Storm reached the bottom rope to a polite pop from Glendale.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Sometimes the threat of a fine can produce better results than a polite request.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The proposal has faced considerable opposition from lawmakers and analysts over various issues from costs to capacity.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 May 2025
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However, implementing such a complex solution requires an attentive eye and considerable preparation.—
Atal Bansal,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The third-largest city in Italy with a population of around 1 million, Naples has long been known as a luxury menswear Mecca, home to some of the world’s most prestigious tailoring brands including Kiton, Isaia and Mariano Rubinacci.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The dispute over international students is the latest development in the administration's standoff with one of the country's most prestigious universities.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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Like so many good honest people with common sense who work hard and pay taxes, the Democrat party has abandoned them.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Because spontaneous conversations are harder in a hybrid environment, actively create spaces for honest discussions.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But on March 1, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation on the proper times.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Cabinet hardware jigs vary slightly in design, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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“Respectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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