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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectableness
Noun
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The slim-fit, waist-length tank has an aesthetically-pleasing no-seam construction that doesn’t chafe against your skin (thank goodness!), and looks polished enough to throw on and go.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025 -
The film is at its strongest when intimately keeping its lens on Aisha’s tangible struggles, while organically contextualizing the modest instances of goodness in her life in contrast with the dire political backdrop of the region.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration has greater political flexibility to make such an offer than did the Obama or Biden administrations, thanks to the Republican Party’s deference to Trump’s foreign policy initiatives.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
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The Vikings will play the Steelers in Ireland on Sept. 28, but not because of deference to the Vikings.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
Noun
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This trending workout burns fat without intense exercise, according to fitness experts.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Korean defender Kim, in particular, struggled with fitness issues that directly impacted his form.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Now, more than ever in our history, there will be a burning need for people who fight for truth and decency.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Don’t be afraid to go in your library and read every book, as long as that document does not offend our own ideas of decency.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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“Respectableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectableness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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