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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
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Our brand identity is rooted in tradition, trust and a deep respect for Italian craftsmanship.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
While Jones was well-liked and respected, and few people wanted to criticize her, some acknowledged that competitors like New York Magazine and The Atlantic had replaced Vanity Fair’s old role defining the cultural conversation.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Know that he’s being taken care of and, for now, respect that he’s made the decision to keep his whereabouts private.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Our brand identity is rooted in tradition, trust and a deep respect for Italian craftsmanship.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Instate an ethical policy for all future Mubi investments, and respect BDS/PACBI guidelines in programming and partnerships.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
While Jones was well-liked and respected, and few people wanted to criticize her, some acknowledged that competitors like New York Magazine and The Atlantic had replaced Vanity Fair’s old role defining the cultural conversation.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
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Even posthumously, his magnetism endures—celebrities like Yo-Yo, Jewell, and now Mariah Carey have publicly expressed admiration or affection for the late rapper, further cementing his legacy not just as an artist, but as a cultural heartthrob.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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And at a time when her legal team has publicly signaled her hopes for a reprieve from the president, Maxwell expressed admiration for Trump.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
22 Aug. 2025
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An examination of policing data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics by the Prison Policy Initiative shows Black people continue to experience racial disparities still with regard to arrests and use of force.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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With regard to commercial spaceflight, the White House ordered the Transportation Department to create a list of activities officials there believe are not subject to NEPA, and establish exclusions under NEPA for launch and reentry licenses.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Or, simply admire the talent that manifests throughout Sewanee.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Every indigenous animal plays an important role in the ecosystem, and students will learn to respect and admire, from a safe distance, these important reptiles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Aug. 2025
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Investors get back their advance plus a share of appreciation, or less if the home has lost value.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Shane and his predecessors at The New Yorker were not alone in their appreciation of directors’ art.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Candidates complete a detailed questionnaire covering their background, litigation history, writing samples, and references — including adversaries and judges.—
Muhammad U. Faridi,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fans on social media have also noted that a silver football and a silver microphone were sitting behind Swift during her podcast appearance and that the singer made multiple references to the number 47 during the episode.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bluesky users also appreciated the moderation on the platform and having the ability to block or mute people as a means of disengaging from more aggressive, unpleasant conversations.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Patients appreciate the clinic’s transparent communication and clean, accredited facility. 10.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Others have shared their praise for Poehler, who helped Plaza speak about her grief for the first time since Baena's passing.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Today’s Wordle Hints And Answer Wordle Bot’s Starting Word: SLATE My Starting Word Today: SPINE (480 words remaining) The Hint: Enthusiastic praise.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Its charitable giving program Name Your Cause allows employees to recommend a charity of their choice and receive a one-time donation for that charity — compliments of The Progressive Insurance Foundation.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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And, of course, a radiant glow that prompted compliments during my stroll around Edgartown.—
Akili King,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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