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[ adjective ] having an illustrious reputation; respected

Examples

"our esteemed leader" "a prestigious author"

Used in print

(Evan Esar, Humorous English; a guide to comic ,...)

The misplaced modifier is another species more honored in the observance of obscurity than in the breach .

Related terms

reputable

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[ adjective ] worthy of honor

Synonyms

honoured

Examples

"an honored name" "our honored dead"

Related terms

worthy

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