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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
James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
He was known as steady rather than flashy, walking away with two championships, a lasting place in Giants history, and the respect of teammates who valued his calm in chaos.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Other Celtics regularly shared similar praise for Horford, who was widely respected as a locker room leader.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This is, in some respects, a long goodbye to all that.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
He was known as steady rather than flashy, walking away with two championships, a lasting place in Giants history, and the respect of teammates who valued his calm in chaos.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jonas said the alerts are meant to give parents enough knowledge about a potentially harmful situation to have a conversation with their teenager while still respecting the child’s privacy and autonomy.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Other Celtics regularly shared similar praise for Horford, who was widely respected as a locker room leader.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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Others chimed in with similar admiration.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 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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The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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Collier's statement made huge waves among WNBA fans, with her claims about what Engelbert said in regards to Clark leading to most of the uproar.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 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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As parents know, this can translate to a boundless appreciation of toys.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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And, while their approaches are very different, one thing that Nuno and Postecoglou have in common is an appreciation of a player with versatile qualities.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 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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Other generic holiday greetings also may be used on Yom Kippur.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Messi, who was denied by the post in the first half but who struggled to make his usual impact, walked off the field and straight to the locker room at the final whistle without stopping for any of the usual handshakes or greetings.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Real estate typically appreciates, which adds to the homeowner’s wealth.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Learning about applications of research with visible societal impacts can help people understand and appreciate the role of funding in the scientific enterprise.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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