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as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steadfast courage
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as in regards
respects plural
best wishes
give your mother my respects
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as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
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Recent Examples of respect
Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Every single individual, without exception, deserves to feel respected, valued, and supported in our school.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
March 16 Ean Golden – Ecstatic Dance Oakland: With an online community of millions who follow him on his blog and Facebook, Ean has garnered deep respect.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
Image And rebel leaders said the recommendations that the conference issued on Tuesday night — including respecting personal freedoms and women’s rights — were not binding.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Every single individual, without exception, deserves to feel respected, valued, and supported in our school.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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The team’s first four external contract agreements show that Carolina is at least self-aware in that regard.—
Mike Kaye and,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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But whales and other marine mammals like seals also help in this regard by releasing tons of nutrient-rich fecal matter into those waters.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump and Zelenskyy spoke politely, even with admiration, of each other for the first half hour of the meeting.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Portman has previously spoken of her admiration for Dunham as a filmmaker and how she was inspired by her after seeing Tiny Furniture.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Visitors can explore the maze of islands by kayak or longtail boats, ducking into hidden caves and secret lagoons and hopping in the shallow water to admire its colorful coral reefs.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Russian intelligentsia had once admired Ukraine, seeing in it the birthplace of the Muscovite dynasty and Orthodoxy.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gogol himself does not give a reference to where the play happens.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that when the price of a good or service is agreed upon without any reference to VAT, the agreed price is considered VAT-inclusive.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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That means handing out praise liberally and finding ways to show your appreciation for them and make their day a little brighter.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Their award-winner is a bold and robust expression that caters to those who appreciate intense flavor profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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There are also some folks who appreciate a show's ability to occupy a kid's attention for longer than 15 minutes.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The film’s non-linear narrative has drawn praise from critics in Spain and abroad.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Karla Sofía Gascón is singing Conan O'Brien's praises after his Oscars 2025 hosting gig.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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You were supposed to be mild and shower them with compliments, rather than be demeaning.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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There were plenty of compliments to go around at the 2025 Oscars with all the stunning looks walking down the red carpet.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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