The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word WELL-THOUGHT-OF
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The straight part
We know that "is held in high regard" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is held in high regard = well-thought-of.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WELL-THOUGHT-OF mean?
WELL-THOUGHT-OF adjective- Highly esteemed; well regarded.