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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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Recent Examples of respectable However, growth could then stabilize at a more sustainable pace of 20-30%, which, while not exceptionally high, is still respectable. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Even still, Duran was hitting a respectable .277 with a .757 OPS through 56 games. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 27 May 2025 The maximum charging speed is a respectable 128 kW for the larger battery and 102 kW for the smaller one, which equates to a charge from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes. Utkarsh Sood, New Atlas, 24 May 2025 Duchene has a respectable 18 individual scoring chances in the playoffs, per Natural Stat Trick, including 11 high-danger ones. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for respectable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
Adjective
  • The comparison with Lexus is honorable but not accurate.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • We were honored because our parents were honorable.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Instead, Storm reached the bottom rope to a polite pop from Glendale.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Sometimes the threat of a fine can produce better results than a polite request.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • According to data presented by Soltero, both Oak Terrace and Red Oak have seen a considerable decline in enrollment in a five-year period, although Oak Terrace has seen more than double that of Red Oak; about 31% compared to Red Oak’s 13%.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
  • But barring a considerable deterioration of the macroeconomic climate, another production hike appears to be on the horizon next month as well.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • Many go on to secure prestigious new projects restoring or reimagining global landmarks.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
  • During his 16 years tenure as CEO, David and his team helped to elevate the already prestigious brand to become one of the top luxury wines in the world, expanding distribution to over 90 countries and increasing the value of the brand from an average of $200 to over $500 per bottle.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • So much of it feels like a fever dream, to be honest, being in Singapore.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • The parliamentarian is the chamber's adviser on its proper rules and procedures.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
  • Sabrina Carpenter has shared her first proper single of 2025.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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