respectable

Example Sentences

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The move is risky, and it will be quarrelsome — especially for those who still see Zendaya as an idyllic Disney star, despite her respectable penchant for complicated characters.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Citigroup, a global banking behemoth, posted a respectable 52% gain over the past year and trades 12% below its most recent 52-week high, a good showing versus peers.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

But after a respectable start, the wheels fell off and Frank was replaced by Tudor last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

And the election itself is raising old questions in a high-stakes context: What does it mean to be “electable,” and how do race and gender shape perceptions of what a respectable, powerful person looks like?

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Her feet were as steady as though they were made of stone and she walked as sedately as any other respectable cow.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers