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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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Databases are reportedly being compiled to assess generals’ backgrounds, family ties, and legal exposure in an attempt to identify individuals relatively untainted and capable of commanding respect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Be mindful of noise levels and respect quiet hours, as B&Bs are often older homes where sound travels easily.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The comedy big guns come out to pay their respects to the groundbreaking genius whose comedy is still radical — Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman are just a few.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Databases are reportedly being compiled to assess generals’ backgrounds, family ties, and legal exposure in an attempt to identify individuals relatively untainted and capable of commanding respect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The 1823 statement warned European powers to respect the US sphere of influence in the West.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Be mindful of noise levels and respect quiet hours, as B&Bs are often older homes where sound travels easily.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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Cooper describes Britton as a big personality, a target for both envy and admiration, and finds a growing kinship that pushes her to investigate.—
Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Best Storage Bench With Cushions Maximalist aesthetes and those who prioritize practicality can unite in their admiration for this splashy storage bench upholstered in handwoven Indian textiles.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In that regard, Sunday night’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, featured a pair of teams prioritizing the role of role players — one that has it right, one trying to get it right.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team isn't completely in the dark with regards to this, though.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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He’s played with such jazz stalwarts as Roy Haynes, Lee Morgan, Dizzy Gillespie — who reportedly hired the pianist without an audition — and Yusef Lateef, whom Barron credits as a key inspiration, especially with regards to his famed improvisational skills.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some will come just to admire the ornate exterior (and take a requisite selfie), while others will commit to climbing the almost 300 stairs to the top.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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The second, smaller butte is on private property, to be admired from afar.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, Young expressed appreciation for the restaurant’s place in the city.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, your return depends entirely on price appreciation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The show, meanwhile, harkened back to eras gone by, featuring burlesque, showgirl outfits, an homage to West Side Story and references to past Las Vegas royalty, including The Rat Pack and Elvis Presley.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Collins sponsored a bill that was drafted in part by the governor’s office to ban offshore wind turbines in state waters and delete most of the references to climate change in state law.—
Shauna Muckle,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump was there to shake his hand, of course, offering lots of smiles and greetings, and giving Putin a ride in his presidential limo.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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This may be an issue the generations view quite differently — that mailed thank-yous, birthday and anniversary greetings may be seen as charming but archaic.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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DiCaprio's enthusiasm in the clip was appreciated by fans.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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From gentle cleansers to serums that tackle fine lines and wrinkles, all ages (even my 20-something self) would appreciate her picks.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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