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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
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Trump is no different in this respect.
—Daniel Depetris, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Marc Brackett, Time, 21 Sep. 2025
Many Democrats were concerned that the language about Kirk, widely respected in conservative circles for his efforts at motivating younger voters to participate in the political system, went too far as casting him as a unifier.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Djerf’s story is not unique in that respect.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Trump is no different in this respect.
—Daniel Depetris, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Connect with people who challenge you but also respect you.
—Marc Brackett, Time, 21 Sep. 2025
Many Democrats were concerned that the language about Kirk, widely respected in conservative circles for his efforts at motivating younger voters to participate in the political system, went too far as casting him as a unifier.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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While Sandu’s leadership has won her admiration in Brussels, she has been vilified by the Kremlin.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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That admiration goes both ways too.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trotter’s impact on Bottega Veneta remains to be see in this regard, but her ability to create desire is essential in an environment with such high price points and where people are preoccupied with more than clothes.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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The move is likely to deepen concerns that the department — already investigating other public figures Trump regards as foes — is being weaponized by a White House seeking to have its prosecutorial powers used for purposes of retribution.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The museum tour drew a rapt audience including Jeremy Strong — who frequently wears the brand on the red carpet — and wife Emma Wall, who admired the Vermeer paintings at the bottom of the Frick’s Grand Staircase.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Bengals president Mike Brown paid tribute to Johnson, remembering him as someone who was greatly admired.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taylor said, emphasizing her appreciation for Pierre.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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While tipping is optional, many guests budget for it as a way to show appreciation for standout service.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, in July, the same DeepSwap page had no mention of Mindspark, and references to Ireland instead said Hong Kong.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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In the days preceding this matchup, Donald made several mind-game references to money and how Europe didn’t need any to get motivated for the Ryder Cup.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stacey wasted no time holding Georgi's feet to the fire after greetings were said and done.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Oto goes beyond basic greetings, chatting with guests, telling jokes, sharing historical facts, and even suggesting local activities.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Families traveling with a baby will appreciate the on-site Baby Concierge, who can arrange everything from a crib to organic pureed meals.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Many shoppers appreciate the space heater’s safety features, too.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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