The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ADMIRED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ADMIRED
- Fancy maid cardinal adored
- Bill getting bogged down is regarded with respect
- Looked up to say more about Slough
- Esteemed flier stuck on the ground
- Reckon outside bog is held in high regard
- Tot outside bog, regarded with wonder
- Looked up to say more about difficulties
- Appreciated dad’s annoyed having got mud inside
- Working maid gets embarrassed when appreciated
- Liked the present day sandwiches
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The straight part
We know that "held in high regard" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case held in high regard = admired.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ADMIRED mean?
ADMIRED verb- To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at.
- To regard with wonder and delight.
- To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence.
- To estimate or value highly; to hold in high esteem.
- To be enthusiastic about (doing something); to want or like (to do something). (Sometimes followed by to.)