Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Regarded with respect; esteemed.
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- adjective Well
esteemed orregarded highly.
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- adjective receiving deferential regard
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Examples
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I was raised by a well-thought-of family in the neighborhood.
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I was raised by a well-thought-of family in the neighborhood.
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There are too many Americans dumb enough to think that being well-thought-of by our enemies is a bad thing, and McCain is willing to take political advantage of that stupidity.
McCain: 'It's very clear who Hamas wants' in the White House 2008
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As former law enforcement from a family with a tradition of community service, and a grandmother who made so many strides and was apparently such a well-thought-of lady - I have this to say to Rep. Carson.
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I was raised by a well-thought-of family in the neighborhood.
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As former law enforcement from a family with a tradition of community service, and a grandmother who made so many strides and was apparently such a well-thought-of lady - I have this to say to Rep. Carson.
June 2010 2010
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I was raised by a well-thought-of family in the neighborhood.
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As former law enforcement from a family with a tradition of community service, and a grandmother who made so many strides and was apparently such a well-thought-of lady - I have this to say to Rep. Carson.
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I had thought that this approach would backfire in NV (where Reagan is well-thought-of) but I was wrong.
New Negative Hillary Ad In South Carolina Hits Obama For Calling GOP "Party Of Ideas" 2009
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I had thought that this approach would backfire in NV (where Reagan is well-thought-of) but I was wrong.
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