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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
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The sport is easy in that respect.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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Noun
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The sport is easy in that respect.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Verb
Choose someone who respects your standards.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
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Cook, the administration official, spoke of his admiration for Russian culture at a forum event showing Russian and American films.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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But in its milder versions, the bond with an author leads from admiration of the author’s style to curiosity about their life.—
Walt Hunter,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Friedkin, who died in 2023 and is seen only in archival interviews, now seems disingenuous in some of his denials that the film was exploitative, especially with regard to the murder that inspired it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Drake is the most successful musician on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music in many regards.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In the 18 months since, Chief of Police Kevin Freeman said the department has responded to around 625 calls for service — 134 of which occurred this calendar year — in regards to people camping or sleeping in public around the city.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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But behind the acclaim lies an ongoing challenge in an industry that prioritizes commerce over creativity, which, Lennon says, drew him to the story of artists he’s known and admired for years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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That day also featured a private visit to the Palermo Gallery of Modern Art, which was closed to the public to allow the couple's guests to admire its collections away from photographers and onlookers.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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Back in the dugout, Gage gave Lee a big hug in appreciation of his efforts.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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In an expert parody of early white-guy rap and kitschy appreciation of same, Mooney and Bennett play a couple of goofballs rap-narrating their trip to a burger place.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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What’s really nice about that is being able, over the whole course of the series, to build toward that with references.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Baxfendy and Veppanu aren’t yet available in other wealthy countries that are used as comparisons for reference pricing.—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
28 May 2026
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Throughout the Backrooms, there are several cardboard cutouts of a mysterious caveman, wired to a communication device that broadcasts audio greetings in multiple languages.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Clips from podcasts or voicemail greetings are also sources for samples that can be used to generate realistic-sounding audio.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Now Crosswhite can acknowledge the beauty in the art, respect the workers who crafted the carvings, and appreciate the opportunity to tell a story larger than the monument itself.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Above and beyond, make this a period for living in the moment and appreciating the beauty that the universe is offering you.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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