as in regards
best wishes
give your mother my respects
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as in admires
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 respects
Gary Drenik, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Misfits is a great example of a show for a teenage audience that respects its demographic rather than talking down to them.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Janet respects Harris’ dual heritage as both Black and Indian and apologizes for any confusion caused.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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By focusing on emotional alignment rather than personal data, emotional AI offers a solution that respects user privacy while enhancing brand safety and targeting accuracy.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Misfits is a great example of a show for a teenage audience that respects its demographic rather than talking down to them.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Janet respects Harris’ dual heritage as both Black and Indian and apologizes for any confusion caused.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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