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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
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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
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
At Rosalynn’s memorial service in Atlanta on November 28, 2023, former presidents and dignitaries gathered to pay their respects at an invitation-only service.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Carine Harb, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
As unhappy as many Europeans are about the economy and other issues, the vast majority respect democracy’s prerogatives and condemn its detractors.
—Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Remembering Jimmy Carter As night fell Tuesday on the nation’s capital, thousands gathered outside the U.S. Capitol to pay their final respects to the 39th American president.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
At Rosalynn’s memorial service in Atlanta on November 28, 2023, former presidents and dignitaries gathered to pay their respects at an invitation-only service.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
However, the approach needs to be a better policy that applies the law equally to all companies, respects individual choice, and actually targets the real security vulnerabilities that China presents.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
As unhappy as many Europeans are about the economy and other issues, the vast majority respect democracy’s prerogatives and condemn its detractors.
—Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
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Manners’ combination of private sector achievement with his passionate support of libertarianism is a way to pivot to someone Manners holds in high regard, Sir Antony Fisher (1915-1988).John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Casas has enormous potential in this regard, as his 222 games at the MLB level have yielded a .830 OPS and 42 home runs.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and returning All Stars 7 queen The Vivienne, who won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her comedic prowess and stunning looks on the runway, has died at age 32.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Social media users echoed her admiration for the gown.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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If this is cinema as poetry, these are verses made to be framed and admired, rather than sung or felt.Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Leverkusen are admired for their recruitment and advanced planning.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The main text is organized alphabetically with an appendix in back offering references by creature type and Challenge Rating.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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For reference, commercial airplanes are allowed to have 1,000 feet of stack between them when flying below 29,000 feet, and must have 2,000 feet of stack between them when above 29,000 feet.Kristin Jenny, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
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Understanding the intricate mechanisms of shark olfaction not only deepens our appreciation for these remarkable predators but also opens the door to innovative applications in conservation, marine management, and human-shark coexistence.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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In May 2021, Marcus voiced his deep appreciation for Joanna’s dedication to their family on Instagram.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Even after the boxes containing her 1,200-plus abstract paintings were opened, their significance was not fully appreciated at first.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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These small acts remind your partner that they’re loved and appreciated, which can reignite feelings of closeness and attraction over time.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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El Camino Real goalkeeper Anthony Salmeron received special praise from coach Ian Kogan.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Trump, for his part, has offered praise for the platform and his incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said Wednesday the president-elect intends to take action to preserve TikTok once back in office.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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In exclusive sit-down, Biden reveals his biggest regret and the compliment Trump gave him Some Democrats blame Biden’s initial decision to run for a second term – only to end his campaign 107 days before the election – for helping pave the way to Trump’s return to power.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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The fringe adds an eye-catching detail that one shopper said earned them so many compliments.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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