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venerable

[ven-er-uh-buhl] / ˈvɛn ər ə bəl /


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S&P Dow Jones Indices, which oversees the venerable 30-stock index, said in a press release that Verizon’s low stock price meant it had an “immaterial impact” on the price-weighted index.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Zegna, the venerable brand known for its unparalleled fabrics, is as Italian as it gets.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

“I am a bit of a romantic fabulist,” says the venerable Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas in her new memoir, “Norteña: Memorias del Comienzo.”

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

Starship Bagel, which is not based in New York—or even London or Montreal, cities with venerable bagel traditions of their own—but in Dallas, Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2026

After a moment, a venerable salmon rippled up; Medwyn stroked the jaws of the huge fish.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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