as in regarding
having to do with
respecting your earlier question, I'd like to make an additional comment
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as in admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
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as in upholding
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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
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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
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Verb
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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
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But this is a tidy and sincerely admiring overview.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Videos appreciating that remix have since had millions of views.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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The first half of 2025 shattered every assumption about scaling laws and compute requirements.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This bizarre tale about being picked up by bounty hunters, taken to an unmarked warehouse without access to food, water or an attorney were clearly fabricated.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Preposition
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Each instrument had its own channel, and even individual strings on Phil Lesh’s bass were isolated to reduce sonic mud.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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The business is on track to achieve EBITDA break-even, reflecting the success of our turnaround plan.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
Preposition
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Following last week's invasion of the Carrie body snatchers storyline, an opening montage of Carrie click-clacking around her Gramercy Park townhouse in various designer heels resets the stage for a return to peak Carrie form.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The China agreement sets out the terms laid out in trade talks between Beijing and Washington this year—a milestone after both sides have accused each other of violating the terms of previous handshake accords.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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