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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
Taylor Grothe, Parents, 26 Feb. 2025
This mutual respect extends beyond the troubles of 2024, too, of course.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 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
Active Parenting Traits Here are some key features of an active parent:
Active parents tend to set boundaries with kindness and respect, says Grace Lautman, LMHC at Honor Nutrition & Counseling.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 26 Feb. 2025
This mutual respect extends beyond the troubles of 2024, too, of course.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 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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To say that Trump is overplaying America's hand with regard to Russia is an understatement.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this regard, the answer is clear: the White House and its party of one.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 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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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
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Gogol himself does not give a reference to where the play happens.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
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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Interestingly, the survey also found a few tips that consumers actually appreciate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
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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Neither general manager Alex Anthopoulos nor manager Brian Snitker would commit to that course Tuesday but both sang the praises of the player, the top freshman in the Atlanta camp.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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 9 Mar. 2025.
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