Synonyms of respective

respective

adjective

ri-ˈspek-tiv 

as in different

not the same or shared

it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways

Synonyms & Similar Words

• different
• separate
• individual
• various
• diverse
• divergent
• dissimilar
• disparate
• distinctive
• varied
• distinct
• distinguishable
• unalike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• same
• identical
• very
• selfsame

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respective

Since 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers (Ty Lue), Los Angeles Lakers (Frank Vogel) and Milwaukee Bucks (Mike Budenholzer) fired their respective coaches two years after a championship. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Last Thursday at a UEFA Congress in Serbia, Infantino said that the U.S. and the UK were the sole respective bidders for the Women’s World Cups that follow Brazil’s hosting duties in 2027. —Emily Olsen, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025

While there is no news yet if any of the actors will reprise their respective roles for the live-action film version, Sarnoski no doubt will assemble a buzzy cast. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025

Two teams that are fighting for play-in position in their respective conferences will square off when the Kings open a six-game road trip against the Orlando Magic on Saturday at Kia Center. —Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2025