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

"This is a job that is more difficult than it looks. Claudia, despite her self-mockery and nerves, put in a respectable first shift," she wrote.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

In spite of that, the economy grew a respectable 2.2% last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

They looked just as Paul had intended—unified, respectable, and solidly middle-class.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling