as in regarding
having to do with
respecting your earlier question, I'd like to make an additional comment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in upholding
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of respecting
Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Thank you for respecting our music.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Start With The Basics Every market has its own customs, and knowing these nuances demonstrates your commitment to understanding and respecting your partners.
—Braden Yuill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Encouraging flexible hours, setting clear boundaries and respecting personal time helps employees feel supported, reducing burnout and loneliness.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
More importantly, deAI aligns with the ethos of intellectual property protection by respecting the rights of creators and contributors.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
By staying true to its values, respecting market dynamics, demonstrating foresight and adapting to changing times, Montblanc has proven over time the essence of true brand leadership.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
In regards to the renovation, Bacon and Bergin were fully aligned on respecting the integrity of the home by maintaining as much of the existing design footprint as possible.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.
—Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Thank you for respecting our music.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Start With The Basics Every market has its own customs, and knowing these nuances demonstrates your commitment to understanding and respecting your partners.
—Braden Yuill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Encouraging flexible hours, setting clear boundaries and respecting personal time helps employees feel supported, reducing burnout and loneliness.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
More importantly, deAI aligns with the ethos of intellectual property protection by respecting the rights of creators and contributors.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
By staying true to its values, respecting market dynamics, demonstrating foresight and adapting to changing times, Montblanc has proven over time the essence of true brand leadership.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
In regards to the renovation, Bacon and Bergin were fully aligned on respecting the integrity of the home by maintaining as much of the existing design footprint as possible.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respecting
Preposition
-
Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
-
The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The young girl, who was admiring the gang from afar ended up leaving her job to join the gang.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
-
But this is a tidy and sincerely admiring overview.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Videos appreciating that remix have since had millions of views.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Doing so allows clients to reclaim assets that will benefit from a step-up in basis at death while moving appreciating assets outside of their estate.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Preposition
-
Using data from three ongoing research programs, researchers followed over 200,000 health professionals for up to 36 years, regularly collecting detailed information about their diets and lifestyles.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
-
During an appearance on the Thursday, Aug. 7, edition of 360 With Speedy, the actor was asked to share a story about the singer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Preposition
-
James Lusk, 26, was riding a motorcycle on the 500 block of Broadway when he was involved in a crash with another vehicle, according to the news release.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
-
In the midst of a nearly 500-year-old historic center and on the foundations of what was once Cartagena's first city block, Casa Carolina is a new luxury boutique hotel that brings together every thread of the city's soul.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Preposition
-
Swasey must have his finger on the pulse of the team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
-
The new Trump administration policy also seeks to limit the authority of state officials in enforcing their own environmental rules related to the construction or operation of spaceports.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share