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as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steadfast courage
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as in regards
respects plural
best wishes
give your mother my respects
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as in to admire
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 respect
David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The Canadians are taking it personally that their integrity is coming under attack in front of a global audience at the Olympics, which touts the values of respect and friendship.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Pretty cool story for a lunch-pail player who seems to be well respected around the NBA.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
And a sense of propriety and respect for the office, right?
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The Canadians are taking it personally that their integrity is coming under attack in front of a global audience at the Olympics, which touts the values of respect and friendship.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
All precincts should be compact and respect historical neighborhood lines.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Pretty cool story for a lunch-pail player who seems to be well respected around the NBA.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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Even the Dutch fans, forming a wall of bright orange all around the racing oval, clapped in admiration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Van Rootselaar espoused admiration online for other shooters and was active on WatchPeopleDie, a forum where users share images of torture, rape, beheadings and other violence.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stewart, affectionately called Smoke, has at times said conflicting things in regards to his NASCAR driving career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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In regard to farming and ranching water scarcity, will be a real issue.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stewart, affectionately called Smoke, has at times said conflicting things in regards to his NASCAR driving career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Danny Schmitt of Batavia admired the artist’s work on Saturday.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jefferson is also a great place to go antiquing, check out quirky museums, admire beautiful historic homes, and relax with a drink at your hotel—just keep an eye out for ghosts on the stairwell.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Because the Heat largely have moved away from the draft as their prime building component, there has become less appreciation of the possibilities.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our sincere appreciation to all first responders, law enforcement and partners that are supporting this recovery.—
Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The spa While the treatments are serious business at this top-notch spa, The Palm Springs Yacht Club is also here for plenty of tongue-in-cheek-fun, doubling down on the nautical theme and decked out in various hues of blue and stripes, with boating references everywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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For reference, batteries in things like cellphones typically require around 800 cycles before the battery starts to degrade.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Just before Christmas, members of Dead & Company, Weir included, reunited in a holiday-greetings group text.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the music video, the three taikonauts beamed down greetings.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead, expect fellow guests who appreciate the town’s downtown dining scene, stellar maritime museum, and scenic river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ayla Loon’s artistry goes beyond song craft, and Funnybone clearly understands the multi-layered approach that needs to be taken to best appreciate the music.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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