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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
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Fitzgerald shows disdain and little respect for the wealthy across much of his writing.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 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
Individuals who fall into this category may be a fan of outward displays of wealth and see them as a way to gain respect, according to Klontz’ framework.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Fitzgerald shows disdain and little respect for the wealthy across much of his writing.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 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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Importantly, a dog’s wants and needs do not always align with what their owners expect, and this is a crucial point in regards to animal welfare.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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My question is in regard to the remaining four starters.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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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This beautifully crafted tribute book makes a heartfelt gift for anyone who admired Pope Francis or was touched by his message.—
Gene Myers,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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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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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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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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Serving as missionaries in the South American country gave them both a special appreciation for their faith, according to Turley.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
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
Noun
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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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Word of mouth is a powerful tool, and those who have been lucky enough to spend a significant amount of time with a Lexus GS F tend to sing its praises.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
13 May 2025
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But pre-premiere compliments were definitely present.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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This isn’t always intentional or malicious, in fact, these compliments are usually subtle and subconscious.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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