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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
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Infused in all of these practices is the conviction that children are not lesser proto-adults, but fellow beings worthy of respect and agency regardless of their behavior.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2025
Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The most effective support comes from parents who provide structure and encouragement while respecting their student's autonomy.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The actress also provides practical advice on everything from fostering mutual respect in relationships and navigating friendships, to the keys to attracting a high-profile partner.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Infused in all of these practices is the conviction that children are not lesser proto-adults, but fellow beings worthy of respect and agency regardless of their behavior.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Jackson is respected for his work ethic and all-round contribution but his erratic finishing is a source of deep frustration, made even more fraught by the lack of credible No 9 alternatives available to Maresca.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The most effective support comes from parents who provide structure and encouragement while respecting their student's autonomy.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
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So in that regard, Josh Christopher, Keshad Johnson and Isaiah Stevens likely will remain within the Heat’s realm at least through the early stages of the offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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It’s designed to not only be easy to hit drives with, but also playable right off the fairway grass – behaving more like a long fairway wood in that regard.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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By this point, Sui is laughing at the abundance of admiration being lavished on her.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lee has expressed admiration for artists in our gallery’s roster, in particular Phyllida Barlow and Louise Bourgeois, and points of connection within our program.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There are plenty of other works up here worth admiring here, too: a ca.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But when Rogen wasn’t being interrupted by his admiring bro-fans, who were legion — one wore toe shoes and a Lil Dicky shirt; another cried — Amoeba was, however, a perfect place to dig through hundreds of vinyl soundtracks.—
Austin Considine,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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That was a reference to the Jan. 8, 2023, riot when Bolsonaro supporters stormed the Supreme Court, presidential palace and Congress in Brasilia a week after Lula took office.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The bottles have also been interpreted as references to the domestic sphere, minus the homey quality typically associated with it.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Lopez was moved to tears while addressing the crowd at the Sundance premiere and expressed her appreciation for being involved in the movie musical.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead of sporadic, one-off acknowledgments, appreciation becomes a consistent and measurable part of workplace culture — with half the effort but twice the impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To truly appreciate Toronto's culinary heritage, Kish recommends diving into the city's food history—including surprising discoveries like the Canadian origins of sushi pizza and Hawaiian pizza.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Thai isn’t a particularly easy language to learn but an effort to grasp the basics will always be appreciated by the locals.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Samira earns praise from patients and reproach from Robby.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how business leaders can integrate praise into their corporate culture and inspire long-term growth.—
Kunio Hara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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That’s the ultimate compliment for Davis, who has guided the Blue Devils to 58 wins in his two seasons.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Executive producer and director Anthony Byrne was in good spirits at the event and full of compliments for his cast.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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