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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Mark Conrad, 63, stood outside the funeral home Tuesday morning in his white officer cap to pay his respects.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Sean Salisbury, a former quarterback whose career intersected with Browner’s in college and the NFL, was one of many in the football community paying their respects to the four-time All-Pro player.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In many respects, the QX65 will be a familiar vehicle.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Mourners lined up for hours, standing outside in the rain on Thursday to pay their respects to fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Transcription’s third section, in certain respects a distorted mirror of the first, is somehow even more about dads and Apple products.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In some respects, Project Hail Mary — about an astronaut (Ryan Gosling) who befriends an alien in an effort to save both their planets from a solar catastrophe — is a rather traditional, feel-good hero’s tale.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
He’s considered to be, in many respects, the Great Brown Hope of the Filipinos.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Cherdsak Utha-aroon, Akara Resources’ general manager for sustainability, who was present at the hearing, told The Associated Press afterward that the company respects the court’s ruling and that its legal team will discuss the next steps.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Everyone respects her on the field.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
This bill respects that reality.
—Rees Empey, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Unified respects the voices and courage of survivors of all forms of violence.
—Ryan Carter, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
Their design retains the building’s original windows and structural character, respects the past while achieving optimal acoustic performance.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Mark Conrad, 63, stood outside the funeral home Tuesday morning in his white officer cap to pay his respects.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Sean Salisbury, a former quarterback whose career intersected with Browner’s in college and the NFL, was one of many in the football community paying their respects to the four-time All-Pro player.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In many respects, the QX65 will be a familiar vehicle.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Mourners lined up for hours, standing outside in the rain on Thursday to pay their respects to fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Transcription’s third section, in certain respects a distorted mirror of the first, is somehow even more about dads and Apple products.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In some respects, Project Hail Mary — about an astronaut (Ryan Gosling) who befriends an alien in an effort to save both their planets from a solar catastrophe — is a rather traditional, feel-good hero’s tale.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
He’s considered to be, in many respects, the Great Brown Hope of the Filipinos.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
The result is a balanced, high-fidelity listening experience that respects the character of each analog format.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Cherdsak Utha-aroon, Akara Resources’ general manager for sustainability, who was present at the hearing, told The Associated Press afterward that the company respects the court’s ruling and that its legal team will discuss the next steps.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Everyone respects her on the field.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
This bill respects that reality.
—Rees Empey, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Unified respects the voices and courage of survivors of all forms of violence.
—Ryan Carter, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
Their design retains the building’s original windows and structural character, respects the past while achieving optimal acoustic performance.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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His approval rating also declined with regards to the reduction of the cost of the government and returning America to its values.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Academy clearly admires artists who specialize in onscreen terror.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People move to mountain towns specifically for this purpose, to be part of an active community that appreciates the outdoor lifestyle.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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No one appreciates both the responsibility and the potential that comes with this position more than me.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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