venerated
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The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centres.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
As Rollins hit 85, 90, and then kept going, he came to be seen as the last man standing from, arguably, jazz’s most legendary era—and he was venerated accordingly by younger musicians and critics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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
It’s those very works that made Goldin such a venerated powerhouse in the art world, and in turn, an activist who made the museum industry quake.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
Presumably they belonged to venerated ancestors whose beneficent presence was thus assured.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
