"respected public" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
Example Sentence: The respected public is highly encouraged to stay informed on the current political discussion.
"Public trust is built on an assumption that public officials, and respected public figures, can be believed — that you can trust that they are who they say they are," he said.
He is an accomplished artist, renowned concert pianist and respected public figure.
But did Mr. Schwarz, a seasoned lawyer and respected public servant, turn disreputable overnight?
He attempted to rubbish respected public health expert Professor Simon Capewell's statement that sugar is the new tobacco.
Estela has led an extraordinary life, rising from tragedy into one of the most loved and respected public figures in Argentina.
However, SDN Besuki is a widely respected public institution that does not focus on religion, but rather on the national curriculum.
Kinsman and Foreman (1966) incorporates Aluko's professional experiences into a penetrating study of an idealistic young engineer's battle against the corrupt practices of his highly respected public works foreman, who is also his uncle.
This is chiefly thanks to its central-bank governor, Mugur Isarescu, who is the country's most-respected public figure and was a linchpin of a $27 billion IMF-led bail-out in 2009.
The final piece of the puzzle was the replacement of the position of special master, who had limited authority to settle disputes, with the new panel, which is made up of three well-respected public policy activists and academics.
Even a well-respected public university like UNC-Chapel Hill admits just 30% of its applicants.
Yes, says the nonprofit Clean Air Task Force, a well-respected public health and environment advocacy group, in a report issued last week.
