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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
Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Well, one answer might simply have been: India’s reporting system is better than ours in several respects.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Their voices are respected and their opinions reliable.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Pope Francis' tomb opens to visitors at Rome's St. Mary Major Basilica
The tomb of Pope Francis was opened to visitors at St. Mary Major Basilica, where Catholic faithful lined up to pay their respects a day after world leaders and hundreds of thousands attended the late pontiff's funeral.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Well, one answer might simply have been: India’s reporting system is better than ours in several respects.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
Defenses are going to have to respect his size advantage, which could lead to double teams, which would open up lanes for Legette and Adam Thielen underneath.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Their voices are respected and their opinions reliable.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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In that regard, the newest addition to the Cleveland Browns quarterback room seems to be on the right path.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In that regard, New York is a good fit, as Dart won’t be pressed into action right away.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her admiration for the next generation of women came to the fore recently, when Crow performed at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for an all-star network special celebrating Ringo Starr’s new country album.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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This pick doesn’t feel like a home run, despite the internet draft community’s admiration.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Every year Frieze New York draws people from all over the world to admire contemporary art from galleries and artists originating from around the globe.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Former Leicester and Roma chief scout Jose Fontes has long been admired by TFG, while Kinnear is likely to play a key role in the hiring process.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Despite what the word evokes in history, panzer references are not common on the far right, Beirich told me.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2025
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The Four Seasons is perhaps an even less fresh reference.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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When Cyclists Made Up an Entire Political Bloc Erin Blakemore August 26, 2018 The League of American Wheelmen was originally intended to spread bicycle appreciation.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2025
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Home value appreciation in 40513 was on par with the No. 2 most expensive ZIP code: 41.7% over five years, from $383,166 in March 2020 to $542,888 in March 2025.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While urbanites gaze at Jaffe’s monumental canvas, naturalists may appreciate Reyes with Leon Tovar Gallery (Stand 366).—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those individual developments are characteristic of a group that appreciates feedback.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While consumer advocacy groups and some tax experts have praised Direct File for creating a free pathway for some taxpayers to file their returns, the service hasn't earned universal praise.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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None of these shows have quite captured the zeitgeist like The Mandalorian did or garnered the critical praise of Andor.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The post didn’t come with shade, a backhanded compliment, or some cryptic message.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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