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esteemed
adjective as in big-name
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acclaimed, big-league, celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famed, high-profile, illustrious, prominent, renowned
adjective as in beloved
Strongest matches
admired, cherished, dear, favorite, hallowed, loved, popular, prized, respected, revered, treasured, venerated, well-liked
Weak matches
cared for, doted on, endeared, fair-haired, highly regarded, highly valued, idolized, near to one's heart, precious, worshiped
adjective as in dear
adjective as in distinguished
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acclaimed, brilliant, dignified, eminent, famed, great, honored, illustrious, noble, notable, noted, prominent, remarkable, renowned, reputable, venerable, well-known
Strong matches
arresting, celebrated, high-profile, imposing, marked, name, shining, signal, striking
Weak matches
aristocratic, big-name, conspicuous, distingué, especial, extraordinary, foremost, glorious, highly regarded, memorable, nonpareil, noteworthy, peerless, royal, salient, singular, special, stately, superior, talked of, unforgettable
adjective as in eminent
Strongest matches
big-name, distinguished, famed, high-ranking, illustrious, noted, outstanding, preeminent, prominent, renowned, well-known
Weak matches
august, big-gun, big-league, big-time, celeb, celebrated, celebrious, conspicuous, dominant, elevated, exalted, grand, great, high, leonine, lionlike, lofty, name, noble, notable, noteworthy, of note, page-oner, paramount, prestigious, redoubted, star, superior, superstar, VIP
adjective as in estimable
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admirable, admired, appreciable, august, big-name, big-time, commendable, decent, deserving, excellent, good, high-powered, honored, in limelight, laudable, major-league, meretorious, meritable, name, noble, palmary, praisable, reputable, reputed, respectable, respected, sterling, valuable, valued, venerable, well-thought-of
adjective as in favorite
adjective as in glorious
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beautiful, bright, brilliant, dazzling, delightful, enjoyable, famous, gorgeous, grand, gratifying, great, heroic, illustrious, magnificent, marvelous, memorable, noble, remarkable, shining, splendid, sublime, superb, triumphant, wonderful
Weak matches
august, celebrated, distinguished, effulgent, elevated, eminent, exalted, excellent, famed, fine, heavenly, honored, immortal, majestic, notable, noted, pleasurable, preeminent, radiant, renowned, resplendent, time-honored, venerable, well-known
adjective as in honorable
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conscientious, distinguished, ethical, honest, illustrious, law-abiding, noble, principled, reliable, respectable, righteous, sincere, straightforward, trustworthy, virtuous
Weak matches
acclaimed, celebrated, chivalrous, dependable, eminent, faithful, forthright, high-principled, honored, just, knightly, notable, of good repute, on the up and up, sterling, truthful, unstained, upright
adjective as in honored
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dignified, distinguished, privileged, recognized, revered, venerated, well-known
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adjective as in illustrious
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distinguished, eminent, exalted, famed, glorious, lofty, noble, outstanding, remarkable, renowned, splendid, well-known
adjective as in important
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eminent, great, influential, of note, outstanding, powerful, prominent
Strong matches
big-time, celebrated, distinguished, famous, foremost, grand, high-level, high-profile, high-ranking, high-up, preeminent
Weak matches
adjective as in noted
Strongest matches
acclaimed, distinguished, illustrious, leading, notable, notorious, prominent, recognized, renowned, well-known
Strong matches
adjective as in observed
Strongest match
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celebrated, consecrated, honored, kept, memorialized, minded, preserved, recalled, regarded, respected, reverenced, sanctified, solemnized, venerated, worshiped
adjective as in prestigious
Strongest matches
distinguished, famed, illustrious, important, impressive, prominent, renowned, reputable, respected
adjective as in renowned
Strongest matches
acclaimed, distinguished, eminent, famed, great, illustrious, notable, noted, outstanding, prominent, well-known
Weak matches
big-name, celebrated, celebrious, extolled, high-profile, in the limelight, lauded, monster, name, of note, praised, redoubted, signal, splashy, star, superstar
adjective as in reputable
Strongest matches
distinguished, eminent, illustrious, prominent, renowned, trustworthy, well-known
Weak matches
acclaimed, celebrated, conscientious, constant, creditable, dependable, estimable, excellent, fair, faithful, famed, famous, favored, good, high-principled, high-ranking, honest, honorable, honored, in high favor, just, legitimate, notable, of good repute, popular, redoubted, reliable, respectable, righteous, salt of the earth, sincere, straightforward, truthful, upright, well-thought-of
adjective as in splendorous
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august, beautiful, bright, brilliant, celebrated, dazzling, delightful, distinguished, effulgent, elevated, eminent, enjoyable, exalted, excellent, famed, famous, fine, gorgeous, grand, gratifying, great, heavenly, heroic, honored, illustrious, immortal, magnificent, majestic, marvelous, memorable, noble, notable, noted, pleasurable, preeminent, proud, radiant, remarkable, renowned, resplendent, shining, splendid, sublime, superb, time-honored, triumphant, venerable, well-known, wonderful
adjective as in top-level
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aristocratic, distinguished, famous, first-class, foremost, four-star, front-page, grand, high-up, honored, illustrious, leading, majestic, major-league, noble, notable, noted, noteworthy, powerful, preeminent, prominent, top-drawer, top-notch, upper-class, VIP, well-known
adjective as in valuable
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beneficial, costly, expensive, helpful, important, invaluable, prized, profitable, relevant, scarce, treasured, useful, valued, worthwhile
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admired, appreciated, cherished, estimable, held dear, high-priced, hot, hot property, in demand, inestimable, of value, precious, respected, serviceable
adjective as in valued
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adjective as in venerable
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admirable, aged, august, dignified, estimable, experienced, grave, honorable, honored, imposing, matriarchal, noble, patriarchal, philosophical, reverenced, reverend, sacred, sage, sedate, serious, wise, worshipful, worshipped
adjective as in welcome
Strongest matches
appreciated, desirable, gratifying, pleasant, pleasing, refreshing, satisfying
Strong matches
accepted, cherished, contenting, cordial, desired, good, honored, invited, nice, wanted
Weak matches
acceptable, agreeable, congenial, delightful, favorable, genial, grateful, pleasurable, sympathetic
Example Sentences
The esteemed chef was a finalist at this year’s James Beard Award in the “Best Chef: Great Lakes” category.
The boy, described by his attorneys as an athletic teenager, had enrolled at the high school this school year and was excited about the prospect of playing on an esteemed high school football team.
Adored by the fans and esteemed by the club, Conte changed the team’s formation to exploit the Scotsman's capabilities and Napoli can’t seem to stop winning.
The legendary soprano, stricken by illness, would no longer perform in the title role of Vincenzo Bellini's "Norma" before an esteemed assembly that included the President of Italy.
Among the most esteemed was the National Cordage Co., or the “cordage trust,” which controlled 90% of the U.S. rope market, then a leading industry.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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