Deserving great respect (9)

I believe the answer is:

admirable

(Other definitions for admirable that I've seen before include "Deserving respect and approval" , "Worthy of being held in high opinion" , "Praiseworthy" , "Deserving of esteem" , "Worthy of being held in high esteem" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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