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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
Timothy J. Pawl, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Congratulations on treating all envelopes with equal respect.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Big man Flory Bidunga had noted Kansas should have respected Cincinnati more entering the game.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Such a trait – excellence with respect to one’s anger – used to be called meekness.
—Timothy J. Pawl, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Congratulations on treating all envelopes with equal respect.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Your 7th House of Partnership opens as the delicate Moon arrives, urging honest exchanges that respect privacy while naming what matters in a contract or friendship.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Big man Flory Bidunga had noted Kansas should have respected Cincinnati more entering the game.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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Salsa star Jerry Rivera also had words of admiration and respect for Colón.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2026
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The actress went on to detail her admiration for Dane's personality on and off screen.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The hierarchy of the event was also hard to miss, with homeless people reportedly evicted from the road leading to the venue and VIP motorcades shutting down the city with little regard for its residents.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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All of our medical professionals are juggling a lot, both in regards to patients and emotions, and surprise, surprise, things are about to get much more chaotic.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stewart, affectionately called Smoke, has at times said conflicting things in regards to his NASCAR driving career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They are not sold to be practical—they are made to be admired, cared for and showcased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Skills could still be admired, but the flag-waving, face-painting, arm-thrusting, chanting, singing, and taunting might reasonably have seemed destined for extinction.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Because the Heat largely have moved away from the draft as their prime building component, there has become less appreciation of the possibilities.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our sincere appreciation to all first responders, law enforcement and partners that are supporting this recovery.—
Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The spa While the treatments are serious business at this top-notch spa, The Palm Springs Yacht Club is also here for plenty of tongue-in-cheek-fun, doubling down on the nautical theme and decked out in various hues of blue and stripes, with boating references everywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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For reference, batteries in things like cellphones typically require around 800 cycles before the battery starts to degrade.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Just before Christmas, members of Dead & Company, Weir included, reunited in a holiday-greetings group text.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the music video, the three taikonauts beamed down greetings.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fans of the Toasted Coconut cake appreciate the coconut flakes scattered throughout the cake and frosting, and anyone who loves a good cream cheese frosting will be obsessed with the topping.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Your absence will not be noticed in the growth of fans who appreciate the NFL’s broader appeal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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