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
Choose someone who respects your standards.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The Raos were respected in Oak Grove and elsewhere.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Managers who feel supported, respected, and heard are far more likely to stay, which in turn benefits their community through consistency and institutional knowledge.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The Raos were respected in Oak Grove and elsewhere.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Managers who feel supported, respected, and heard are far more likely to stay, which in turn benefits their community through consistency and institutional knowledge.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for respect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
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But behind the acclaim lies an ongoing challenge in an industry that prioritizes commerce over creativity, which, Lennon says, drew him to the story of artists he’s known and admired for years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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That day also featured a private visit to the Palermo Gallery of Modern Art, which was closed to the public to allow the couple's guests to admire its collections away from photographers and onlookers.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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Lisabeth Pérez Castle, the city’s independent monitor, said in a statement that the vague new approach to discipline does not clearly explain how safety officials will comply with city laws regarding the monitor’s oversight.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Kardashian’s ex, Tristan Thompson, sat down for an hour-long interview on her Khloé in Wonderland podcast to leave no stone unturned regarding their former relationship and current co-parenting partnership.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Now Crosswhite can acknowledge the beauty in the art, respect the workers who crafted the carvings, and appreciate the opportunity to tell a story larger than the monument itself.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Above and beyond, make this a period for living in the moment and appreciating the beauty that the universe is offering you.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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