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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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These might include karaoke nights, themed bingo happy hours, and raves, often thrown with well-respected collectives.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

The lanky 35-year-old is a well-respected hacker who’s considered the industry’s “professional skeptic” of AI cybersecurity claims.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Just reading the many well-wishes heaped upon Aaron from his fellow pros affirms he is a well-loved, well-respected man.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

On Friday, judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, a senior figure and well-respected cleric, said "the Islamic Republic has never shied away from negotiations".

From Barron's May 1, 2026

In my time, these men would be some of the most well-respected in history.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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