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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
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
How to continue that trajectory will be a defining choice for the new pontiff, who, in his first moments as the new pope, signaled respect for Francis’ legacy but perhaps also a desire to set his papacy apart.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Anyone that doesn't respect that, is just miserable.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Noun
This unified prayerful approach not only strengthens the Catholic Church but fosters greater global harmony, embodying the broader Christian commitment to love, respect, and reconciliation.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
How to continue that trajectory will be a defining choice for the new pontiff, who, in his first moments as the new pope, signaled respect for Francis’ legacy but perhaps also a desire to set his papacy apart.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Verb
Since arriving in Rome, Prevost had kept a low public profile but was well-known to the men who count, and respected by those who worked with him.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Anyone that doesn't respect that, is just miserable.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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Everyone, from Waffles on down, gets to fall in line with your wishes in this regard.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In this regard one of the few constants in Pakistani politics has been the ever-present role of the security services in the affairs of the state, and specifically their tactic of creating private armies and terror groups.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Kody shared with Robyn, 46, and his children the origins of his name, which was inspired by his father's admiration for Buffalo Bill, a.k.a.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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And the moment instantly sparked playful reactions and admiration across the internet.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Crystal Palace’s Guehi remains admired at centre-back and Burnley’s James Trafford has long been a goalkeeper target.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The Soviet dictator, the Man of Steel, was the type of tyrant that Trump chillingly admires.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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For reference, Naylor inked a one-year, $10.9 million deal in his final year of arbitration.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The campsite’s name is a reference to the Valley Forge Lodge, which operated in the area in the early 1900s.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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One is an artistic mastermind with striking vampiric looks who has used his intimate appreciation of avant-garde composers like Karlheinz Stockhausen to elevate a popular art form to the realm of greatness—and the other fronts a band called the Bad Seeds.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2025
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Managing assets for routine distributions emphasizes an area less critical for long-term investors only seeking capital appreciation with indefinite holding periods: income.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
Verb
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During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Cucumbers need lots of water, but your rosemary, lavender, and thyme will not appreciate the moisture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The Pulitzer Prize winner responded with enthusiasm and praise.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 May 2025
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But pre-premiere compliments were definitely present.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The warm body language and free-flowing mutual compliments signified a stark difference in tone from visits to the country by officials from the Biden administration, which were peppered with tension.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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