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as in politely
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Recent Examples of respectfully
Nakase respectfully told her no.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Rather than dominating the site, the structure hovers respectfully, while offering spectacular views of the coastline.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Lakers guard Luka Doncic played 63 and 64 qualifying games, respectfully.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
One of these buildings will be treated respectfully in the establishment media; one already is the subject of derision, even at the release of the conceptual rendering.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Residents should speak up — clearly, respectfully and urgently.
—Randy Linville, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Mike always conducted himself respectfully and with care for those around him.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
To see residents push back respectfully shows democracy at work — even though the town has far weightier issues to resolve.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Rather than dominating the site, the structure hovers respectfully, while offering spectacular views of the coastline.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Lakers guard Luka Doncic played 63 and 64 qualifying games, respectfully.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
One of these buildings will be treated respectfully in the establishment media; one already is the subject of derision, even at the release of the conceptual rendering.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Residents should speak up — clearly, respectfully and urgently.
—Randy Linville, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Mike always conducted himself respectfully and with care for those around him.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
To see residents push back respectfully shows democracy at work — even though the town has far weightier issues to resolve.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectfully
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Some aren’t really worms but mosquito larvae, or detritus worms, but these are found in stagnant water, so would be unlikely to be in your lovingly tended birdbath.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Phones and clocks weren’t portable, but watches were, ensuring time was wisely and lovingly spent.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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My question is how to politely tell this man to stop.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the afternoon, guests laughed about, grappled with, and sometimes politely skirted around the same gendered tropes that have existed for centuries, the conversation turning serious in some moments and silly in others.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
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But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Spurs started the game positively but their intensity levels dropped quickly.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Dotter estimates 25 to 45 defendants a year would be civilly committed if the bill passes.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The bill also says that those blocking a road could also be held civilly liable for damages.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Respectfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectfully. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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