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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
Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
There's a lot of respect that goes around the building.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Be mindful of noise levels and respect quiet hours, as B&Bs are often older homes where sound travels easily.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Vitello, 47, faces the unique challenge of winning the respect of a clubhouse full of major leaguers having never played or coached at any professional level himself.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
There's a lot of respect that goes around the building.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The 1823 statement warned European powers to respect the US sphere of influence in the West.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Be mindful of noise levels and respect quiet hours, as B&Bs are often older homes where sound travels easily.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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There was ever on both sides admiration and suspicion.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each year, the group hosts a Fourth of July celebration in Denmark — a symbol of the nation’s deep admiration for America.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Details are still coming together in regards to how Lionsgate will be celebrating the theatrical business at CinemaCon this year.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2026
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In that regard, moving Wiggins should remain a consideration.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Four complaints were filed in regards to the lighting issue between July 2018 and December 2019.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Details are still coming together in regards to how Lionsgate will be celebrating the theatrical business at CinemaCon this year.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The group received admiring press, and was funded by Congress and various philanthropies; the budget at Dare headquarters eventually approached twenty-five million dollars a year.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Overall, there is such a sense of championing both big filmmakers people admire and discovering new talent.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lavrenov spoke to curious kids and adults, many who shook his hand in appreciation of his grit.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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These trades come despite gold being a non-yielding asset, but admittedly a highly liquid one that has seen a staggering price appreciation in recent years.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Define repeatable reference architectures for your small data centers.—
Chhandomay Mandal,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The first team meeting included greetings by several athletic department representatives, from the administration and academics to the equipment and training rooms to strength and conditioning.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Universal Peace Federation, the charity affiliated with the Church, was hosting a virtual rally, and Hak Ja Han sought video greetings from world leaders.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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DiCaprio's enthusiasm in the clip was appreciated by fans.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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From gentle cleansers to serums that tackle fine lines and wrinkles, all ages (even my 20-something self) would appreciate her picks.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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