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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
Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026
Memorial Day is a day to remember, respect and show empathy for the many who have died in military service in wars.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Sincerely ask to help out, and if the offer is declined, respect that.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
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Noun
With respect to Slaten, overstating your credentials may seem relatively insignificant but a judge should not have such tendencies.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026
Memorial Day is a day to remember, respect and show empathy for the many who have died in military service in wars.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Verb
That some fans loved him, that most fans booed him, that all fans respected him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Sincerely ask to help out, and if the offer is declined, respect that.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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But that hate – which was always tinged with admiration for his undeniable driving ability – melted in the face of his sudden death.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Your good looks and possessions might earn you admiration, but not aretê, which could come only from developing your inner potential.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
Noun
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If Ware’s top end in that regard is, say, Jarrett Allen, is that enough to keep him off limits in the Giannis deal?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The behind-the-scenes involvement of Pedro and Augustin Almodóvar is also significant in this regard; La Bola Negra certainly reflects the broad church of their production company El Deseo and very much follows Almodóvar Snr.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Carolina kept pace in some regards but was overwhelmed in others.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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My life was in all regards unclouded, sans care or worry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Most of the national parks offer accommodations for seniors who may need special services, and even a drive is a wonderful way to admire the stunning scenery.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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After years of digging, the answers Soderquist found mean many other Americans will get the chance to admire the picture at the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Back in the dugout, Gage gave Lee a big hug in appreciation of his efforts.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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In an expert parody of early white-guy rap and kitschy appreciation of same, Mooney and Bennett play a couple of goofballs rap-narrating their trip to a burger place.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Noun
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What’s really nice about that is being able, over the whole course of the series, to build toward that with references.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Baxfendy and Veppanu aren’t yet available in other wealthy countries that are used as comparisons for reference pricing.—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The two came up with a bold redesign — bright colors to attract motorists and greetings in four languages to honor the surrounding Navajo, Zuni, Acoma and Laguna communities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Video greetings shared on Friday evening were led off by a royal short film starring King Charles III writing his 100th birthday letter to Attenborough, which got delivered with the help of various members of the animal kingdom, including a hedgehog that drew much laughter with his appearance.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The closures stop halfway down and transition into a slit, allowing for plenty of movement, and shoppers appreciate that the midweight denim feels sturdy while still offering a comfortable bit of stretch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Whether your husband is into gadgets, travel, grilling, or simply appreciates things that make everyday life easier, these are the gifts that actually get constant use in my house — and will make Father’s Day feel a little more memorable this year.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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