Respected, distinguished (7)
I believe the answer is:
eminent
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">This clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">respected</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(thesaurus)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">distinguished</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for eminent that I've seen before include "Respected; notable" , "Distinguished and admired" , "Illustrious like cardinal?" , "Respected; outstanding" , "Exalted in rank" .)