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highly regarded

ADJECTIVE
beloved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admired cherished dear esteemed favorite hallowed loved popular prized respected revered treasured venerated well-liked
STRONG
darling dearest pet pleasing sweet
WEAK
cared for doted on endeared fair-haired highly valued idolized near to one's heart precious worshiped
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disliked
WEAK
despised hated
ADJECTIVE
distinguished
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaimed brilliant dignified eminent esteemed famed great honored illustrious noble notable noted prominent remarkable renowned reputable venerable well-known
STRONG
arresting celebrated high-profile imposing marked name shining signal striking
WEAK
aristocratic big-name conspicuous distingué especial extraordinary foremost glorious memorable nonpareil noteworthy peerless royal salient singular special stately superior talked of unforgettable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
infamous insignificant lowly normal obscure ordinary stupid typical undignified unimportant unknown unremarkable unrespected
STRONG
unimpressive
WEAK
common standard unextraordinary
ADJECTIVE
great
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excellent famous fine glorious grand heroic impressive major major-league outstanding remarkable talented
STRONG
august capital chief leading main noble notable primary principal royal superior superlative
WEAK
commanding dignified distinguished eminent exalted famed high-minded honorable idealistic illustrious lofty magnanimous noted noteworthy paramount prominent puissant regal renowned stately sublime
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad contemptible inconspicuous inferior insignificant ordinary poor unimportant unimpressive unremarkable
STRONG
auxiliary extra inessential low lowly minor nonessential secondary subordinate undignified unnecessary
WEAK
few ignorant infamous little menial miniature minute powerless short small stupid uncelebrated unknown unskilled weak
ADJECTIVE
honored
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignified distinguished esteemed privileged recognized revered venerated well-known
STRONG
celebrated decorated
WEAK
eminent important noble reputable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unknown
WEAK
disgraced dishonored shamed
ADJECTIVE
valued
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admired appreciated expensive loved priceless prized respected valuable
STRONG
cherished esteemed fancy
WEAK
beloved dear high-priced precious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheap useless worthless

Example Sentences

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For now, the team is engaged in discussions and entertaining offers for Leonard, who is highly regarded despite being central to a league investigation into allegations of salary-cap intervention.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The Financial Times reported External link that Chris Hohn, the highly regarded manager of TCI Fund Management, sold most of its $8 billion stake in Microsoft, which it had held for the past 10 years.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Niles back then was a highly regarded analyst covering chip stocks and PC hardware, before pivoting to become a fund manager.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Andy Cowell is highly regarded; his recruitment made sense.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But although Galileo was now highly regarded professionally and moved in influential circles, he was constantly worried about money.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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