venerated
Example Sentences
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Buddhist monks are highly venerated in Thailand, entrusted with preserving and passing on the Buddha's teachings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
It is unusual to see Buddhist monks - much less such a high-ranking figure - arrested in Sri Lanka, where they are both politically powerful and venerated by society.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
“I stand here because of the people that came before me,” Jordan said as he accepted the honor Sunday evening, citing venerated Black actors including Denzel Washington.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
He has the cellphone number of the head of building maintenance—and he calls regularly for updates on fixes at the venerated cultural institution, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
Presumably they belonged to venerated ancestors whose beneficent presence was thus assured.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
