1
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
Adam England, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
And in the past few years, getting to be a part of a nice little surge of comedies that are back on TV feels like some of the big players are starting to get back in it, respect it, and understand that this is something that people really want.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
His former teams also lined up to pay their respects.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Try your best to listen and respect your child’s boundaries.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
And in the past few years, getting to be a part of a nice little surge of comedies that are back on TV feels like some of the big players are starting to get back in it, respect it, and understand that this is something that people really want.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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Today, McGinley has found a new role that has brought him a wave of admiration.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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If there’s a list of things to know about Lucy Dacus, high on the list is her admiration for Bruce Springsteen.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Several networks have, by design or otherwise, moved toward the coverage of political conflict as a form of branding and entertainment with little regard for actual news reporting or without regard for setting clear boundaries between opinion or commentary and factual reporting of the news.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Victor Serge and Vasily Grossman were my inspirations in this regard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In regards to maximizing spend on the marketing side of the studio business, Sony is looking to shift resources to achieve the highest-impact initiatives where possible.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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In regards to playing or not, that’s going to be up to the performance of the team.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As fans admired the gathering, one commented asking Lee about the films' accompanying book series.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Liz didn’t arrive at Alicia’s house to admire the doll collection, so their conversation soon turns to last week’s trip to the vineyard.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the 2026 Faces of Death is actually really good, and having a better understanding of the original — including the controversy that has hovered around it for decades — will only bolster your appreciation of the delicate balancing act that Goldhaber and co-writer Isa Mazzei have pulled off.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rotary members had the opportunity to meet and interact with the Marines, offering a moment of appreciation and community during their demanding training schedules.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From Echoes of the Nile, there is a deeper connection to history, earth, mineral tones, and timeless cultural references, something more soulful and atmospheric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mission specialist Christina Koch said that Rise's historical references helped win them over.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But first, Koch passed along Easter greetings to flight controllers.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The four astronauts exchanged warm greetings with Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston as part of their daily planning conference.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Free, but registration is appreciated.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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