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Recent Examples of respectfully
According to Kim, the theme is not about respectfully preserving Korean aesthetics, but about dismantling, disrupting, and wearing them again.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
The ring of onlookers parts respectfully as the elderly couple approaches their granddaughter.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
In truth, most people, when asked respectfully from a place of genuine curiosity, appreciate the chance to share themselves with others.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Obviously, do it respectfully but stand up for yourself.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
King respectfully declined the offer to testify, multiple times.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Our focus now is on ensuring that class members are informed of their rights and that the next steps in the claims process are handled carefully and respectfully.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
However, respectfully, your email unintentionally demonstrates exactly what is wrong with the Democratic Party right now.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
For Elementary-age children, practical life at home can grow into larger responsibilities, such as helping plan a meal, organizing their school materials, managing a simple checklist, preparing for the next day, caring for shared spaces, or working through disagreements with siblings respectfully.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
The ring of onlookers parts respectfully as the elderly couple approaches their granddaughter.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
In truth, most people, when asked respectfully from a place of genuine curiosity, appreciate the chance to share themselves with others.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Obviously, do it respectfully but stand up for yourself.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
King respectfully declined the offer to testify, multiple times.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Our focus now is on ensuring that class members are informed of their rights and that the next steps in the claims process are handled carefully and respectfully.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
However, respectfully, your email unintentionally demonstrates exactly what is wrong with the Democratic Party right now.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
For Elementary-age children, practical life at home can grow into larger responsibilities, such as helping plan a meal, organizing their school materials, managing a simple checklist, preparing for the next day, caring for shared spaces, or working through disagreements with siblings respectfully.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectfully
Adverb
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The actor looked lovingly at his wife as the two stood in front of a white church with a red door.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Over 150 brightly colored, lovingly detailed cars cruised down Capitol Mall on Sunday for the fourth annual Lowrider Holiday Celebration.—
HG BIGGS,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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For much of the last two seasons, Washington’s defense has been out of sync, to put it politely.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Almost nine years after their awkward handshake at the 2017 Bastille Day military parade, the two men politely shook hands and expressed their affinity for each other.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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Haiti already faced an uphill climb to get back into this game trailing 2-0, but now their opportunity to draw a point looks positively grim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The body discovered earlier this week in Lexington County, South Carolina, has been positively identified as missing fitness trainer Elena Katherine Moore, authorities announced Friday.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 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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Hall’s dexterity with finicky varietals is on full display with his entry level Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (both civilly priced at $40 and $45 respectively).—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In April, Murekezi was ordered civilly committed as mentally ill.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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“Respectfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectfully. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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