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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
Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
But the rest of the world will have a chance to pay their respects as well.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
There are some grievances in this that have appeared in Curb like respecting wood, the happy new year line, the chat and cut, is that intentional?
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Peter White,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Others speak about wanting safe spaces defined not only by enforcement, but also by opportunity, belonging and respect.
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Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
But the rest of the world will have a chance to pay their respects as well.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
Pick one step that respects your budget.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
There are some grievances in this that have appeared in Curb like respecting wood, the happy new year line, the chat and cut, is that intentional?
—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
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That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
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What hasn’t changed, though, is Bedford’s incredible proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, its admiration of history, or its walkability.
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No one has a higher success rate in that regard than Pixar, and luckily for me, my kid is a fiend for any movie made by the Disney animation studio.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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The floral still life was so admired that Caroline Louise, Margravine of Baden, spent three years trying to acquire it through her Paris agent.
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Still, most homeowners would prefer to admire them from the yard rather than the attic.
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My years in medicine reinforced my appreciation for this country.
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The musical moment of appreciation between the players and patrons has echoed through the stadiums of Los Angeles and Seattle.
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Born in Brooklyn to a Haitian father and a Puerto Rican mother, Basquiat drew on a wide range of cultural references that shaped both his life and his work.
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For reference, this is about 10 degrees below average for this time of June.
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Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
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The two men still exchanged voice notes, jokes, and holiday greetings.
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The house is tucked down a long, gravel driveway, surrounded by nature, which Monson de Kansky says is the most important thing she’s learned to appreciate.
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Edible, usable, and consumable items are always appreciated.
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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