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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
Paying middling free agents at positions that already have respectable starters and flexibility for draft maneuvering is a fool’s errand in some respects.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
Philadelphia’s 40-22 triumph over Kansas City—the Chiefs tacked on two late touchdowns to make the point difference barely respectable—was a stunning display of offensive firepower and defensive ferocity.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
One serving is approximately 31 crackers, a respectable amount, and there are about five servings total.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Hill ran a respectable 6.70 seconds—his first track appearance in nearly a decade.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
Philadelphia’s 40-22 triumph over Kansas City—the Chiefs tacked on two late touchdowns to make the point difference barely respectable—was a stunning display of offensive firepower and defensive ferocity.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
One serving is approximately 31 crackers, a respectable amount, and there are about five servings total.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Hill ran a respectable 6.70 seconds—his first track appearance in nearly a decade.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
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Their legacy and honorable service to our Nation will forever remain.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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This only further confirmed to me that Justin and Wayfarer are exceedingly honorable and highly ethical.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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In another artist’s hands, The Return might have become a straightforward show about the corrosion of small-town America, or the incursion of extraordinary violence into polite society—something of that order.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The middle son was polite and shy, and looked up to the club’s older boys.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Fleischmann, who had been at the card game but left at a decent hour, was furious.—
Christopher B. Daly,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Employers are posting fewer jobs and monthly job openings have tumbled from a record 12.2 million in March 2022 to 7.6 million in December -- still a decent number by historical standards.—
COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Based on Forbes analysis of Robinhood’s market maker disclosures, considerable portions of Robinhood’s crypto trades are being sold to crypto trading hedge funds including Tai Mo Shan, Wolverine Trading and Wintermute.—
Javier Paz,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2025
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The expectation is that next-level-down officials at CMS with more conventional Republican views may have considerable discretion running the programs.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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Stone is also a part of the prestigious Five-Timers Club, an exclusive group of stars who have hosted SNL at least five times.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The region is famed for its prestigious wine—Brunello di Montalcino—which is made from the Sangiovese grape and draws in oenophiles from around the world to experience its complex, elegant flavors.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Open, honest communication with your healthcare team is one of the best ways to prepare for what lies ahead and improve your quality of life.—
Nick Blackmer,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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These orders, including the most recent one, issued February 5, honor honest scientific inquiry and reverse the trend of activists distorting the scientific picture.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers from Trump’s party have acceded to his demands to unilaterally cut spending and fire government watchdogs without proper notice.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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At least one person believes he’s headed in the proper direction.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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There are still some that choose this path out of denial or for immediate financial/political gain, as well as those who feel the die is cast and no effort is adequate to stop the current course.—
PATRICK CASEY, DEBRA FISER, WHIT HALL and GARY WHEELER Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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The 100% cotton fabric is lightweight and breathable while still providing adequate warmth during any season.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Respectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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