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

The circumstances make United CEO Omar Berrada’s 2025 public ambition for the senior women’s and men’s teams to lift their respective league titles by 2028 an even more challenging proposition. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Both actors became widely beloved on their respective series, Cheers and ER, before ultimately deciding to leave and focus more fully on film. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Gold medalists Ryan Crouser (shot put), Regan Smith (swimming) and Jessica Long (para swimming) are the judges who will place three dogs and three cats as gold, silver and bronze medalists for their respective divisions. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Both seasons premiered the following November in their respective years. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026