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well-respected

British  

adjective

  1. held in high respect; esteemed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Her past roles have showed her to be one of the “most well-respected and capable executives in the industry,” wrote Tom Nikic, an analyst at Needham.

From Barron's

Louis Sr. was well-respected by his creditors and so beloved by his employees that they insisted on filling his grave themselves after his sudden death in 1984.

From Los Angeles Times

Macclesfield described McLeod as "incredibly talented" and "well-respected member" of their squad.

From BBC

The magazine grew from a two-page mimeographed hospital newsletter to a well-respected Hansen’s disease news venue read by people in over 130 countries around the world.

From Salon

"This is a devastating loss. Wayne was a well-respected and dedicated member of our team who made a real contribution to the work we do and to the residents we serve."

From BBC