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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
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Think of something in this respect like a better passing Bogdan Bogdanovic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Americans of all political stripes want leaders to respect the Constitution and uphold democratic rules — but differ dramatically on who is breaking them and why.
—Kristina Becvar, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025
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Noun
In this respect, the backing that Hamas received from the mullahs of Tehran aligned with Netanyahu’s security policy—a fact that the pro-Palestine voices expressing solidarity with Iran might do well to reflect on.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Think of something in this respect like a better passing Bogdan Bogdanovic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Verb
Ovens said Kevin will sometimes tease Lucie for fun, but the dog is generally good at respecting her space.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Americans of all political stripes want leaders to respect the Constitution and uphold democratic rules — but differ dramatically on who is breaking them and why.
—Kristina Becvar, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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Noting that Cyrus had traveled with the family on vacation, The Terminator star reiterated his admiration for the musician.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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TikTok users couldn't get enough of the wholesome moment, flooding the comments with admiration—and relatable stories.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Note in this regard the long-standing position of NACD is that a positive workforce culture is a significant corporate asset.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The changes come under pressure from the European Commission with regard to compliance with the Digital Markets Act, or DMA.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The Camp Rock star also included clips of herself holding a coconut with a straw, admiring a tiny ladybug on her finger and taking a jetski ride with Lutes in her wake.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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However, according to a recent 24-nation survey by the Pew Research Center, Trump is neither respected nor admired abroad.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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That’s because stock is only taxed when it’s sold, and not on its appreciation in value; activists like the protesters in Venice this week want that to change.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Montano expressed appreciation for $5 million worth of federal grants that will be used to improve local intersections and school zones.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Biden’s sweeping executive order on AI was in keeping with the lengths EU went through to create the EU AI Act, the first comprehensive legislation on AI, which included references to GDPR and the Digital Services Act that were drafted in line with the implications for artificial intelligence.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In examining those lists, reporters discovered references to drugs or raw ingredients that the FDA had excluded from the bans.—
Brandon Roberts,
ProPublica,
17 June 2025
Verb
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For a band that broke up under a cloud of bitterness, Talking Heads still appreciate a good celebration.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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While Monster Hunter Wilds received a lot of praise at launch, the longer-term fortunes of the game four months later have been dismal.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Pahlavi has voiced support for Israel’s actions, drawing praise from some in the Iranian diaspora and accusations of betrayal from many others.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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This is not the first time Kaye has taken something intended as a compliment as ultimately patronizing, if not demeaning.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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The compliment made the teen visibly light up on stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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