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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
Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
But Angus has been the heart of the band from day one, and with Brian Johnson back in the fold, this is a more legitimate incarnation of the group, with all respect to Axl Rose.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Lynn Kuok, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025
President Putin, and everyone else, respected your President!
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In many respects, our final budget breaks political convention.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
But Angus has been the heart of the band from day one, and with Brian Johnson back in the fold, this is a more legitimate incarnation of the group, with all respect to Axl Rose.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Instead, Washington should honor its commitments, boost trade and investment, step up diplomatic engagement, and respect foreign countries’ agency.
—Lynn Kuok, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025
President Putin, and everyone else, respected your President!
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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The draft does not set up in the Bengals’ favor in that regard, and analyzing their strategy to attack the positions could provide the storyline everyone ends up talking about with new coordinator Al Golden’s defense in August.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The move from Butler to Wiggins has been damaging in that regard.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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In some ways, this is a good metaphor for the experience of Ramsey, of whom their co-star speaks with particular admiration.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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The product sold out within hours—prompting admiration, side-eyes, and curiosity in equal measure.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There are plenty of reasons to admire the Elan, not least of all its beauty.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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This renowned event transforms the charming coastal town into a haven for classic car aficionados, drawing thousands of visitors to admire an impressive array of vintage vehicles against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Give it up for the queen of not being afraid to reference or not reference (but mostly reference).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The letter made no reference to the current economic conditions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yuskavage recounted that she was raised in a blue collar community in Pennsylvania, where there was little to no art on display, no contact with galleries and museums, and even less appreciation of art, or the possibility of being an artist.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This sentiment underscores a desire for fans to approach WWE programming with a sense of open-mindedness and appreciation for the storytelling.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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There’s always time to sit for coffee and appreciate the view, and there’s simply no rush.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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None of these shows have quite captured the zeitgeist like The Mandalorian did or garnered the critical praise of Andor.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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While consumer advocacy groups and some tax experts have praised Direct File for creating a free pathway for some taxpayers to file their returns, the service hasn't earned universal praise.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The post didn’t come with shade, a backhanded compliment, or some cryptic message.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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