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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The race initially had taken on a respectful tone between the candidates before both claimed political ads targeting them either misrepresented their views or smeared their reputations.
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Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The data supporting courteous AI interaction is compelling: companies that emphasize respectful human-AI engagement in their digital transformation initiatives are seeing measurable benefits across their organizations.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If a political conversation is causing conflict or hindering productivity, step in and remind everyone of the company’s guidelines for respectful discourse.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
From a design perspective, the edict was a layered home respectful of the building’s storied roots.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The data supporting courteous AI interaction is compelling: companies that emphasize respectful human-AI engagement in their digital transformation initiatives are seeing measurable benefits across their organizations.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If a political conversation is causing conflict or hindering productivity, step in and remind everyone of the company’s guidelines for respectful discourse.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
From a design perspective, the edict was a layered home respectful of the building’s storied roots.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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