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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
Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
With its rat-like tail and hairless ears, the humble opossum doesn’t get a lot of respect.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Kavitha Ranganathan,
STAT,
29 June 2026
But to maximise altitude’s many advantages, athletes have to respect the extra strain placed upon the body.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Bridget Doherty was among those who came to pay her respects.
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Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
With its rat-like tail and hairless ears, the humble opossum doesn’t get a lot of respect.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Verb
This care has always fallen in line with the foundational principles of surgery designed to honor honest scientific inquiry and respect the human condition.
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Kavitha Ranganathan,
STAT,
29 June 2026
But to maximise altitude’s many advantages, athletes have to respect the extra strain placed upon the body.
—
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
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That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
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What hasn’t changed, though, is Bedford’s incredible proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, its admiration of history, or its walkability.
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No one has a higher success rate in that regard than Pixar, and luckily for me, my kid is a fiend for any movie made by the Disney animation studio.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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The floral still life was so admired that Caroline Louise, Margravine of Baden, spent three years trying to acquire it through her Paris agent.
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Still, most homeowners would prefer to admire them from the yard rather than the attic.
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In 1859, Congress expressed the nation’s appreciation by creating the first reservation in Arizona; the two tribes, now known as the Gila River Indian Community, were guaranteed 372,000 acres along the Gila River.
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This could look like offering yourself appreciation, rest or understanding through meditation or journaling.
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Her astute observations — and solid Disney fairy tale references — don't stop there.
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Traders can use the 50-day moving average at $166 as their reference on the downside.
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Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
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The two men still exchanged voice notes, jokes, and holiday greetings.
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The house is tucked down a long, gravel driveway, surrounded by nature, which Monson de Kansky says is the most important thing she’s learned to appreciate.
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Edible, usable, and consumable items are always appreciated.
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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