respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl 
: marked by or showing respect or deference
respectfulness
noun
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the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
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Between the lines: Other prominent liberals have ventured into the belly of the beast with a different mindset — engage in fierce but respectful debate with the goal of publicly exposing MAGA's flaws.
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Promoting Open Communication Transparent and respectful communication is foundational for achieving confluence.
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Despite his steady rise, the reserved and respectful Henley has a difficult time putting himself in the same class as the world’s top players.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Promoting Open Communication Transparent and respectful communication is foundational for achieving confluence.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Despite his steady rise, the reserved and respectful Henley has a difficult time putting himself in the same class as the world’s top players.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl
: marked by or showing respect
a respectful manner
respectful of others
respectfulness
noun
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