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as in lovingly
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as in politely
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Recent Examples of respectfully
Well, respectfully, Israel has air superiority over Iran.
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CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Embark on a scenic drive, but do so respectfully.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Own your vibe respectfully to strengthen home harmony.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Craig did not stay to field questions from the media, respectfully excused for what a spokesperson described as fatigue from a long day.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
People build trust with systems that behave predictably, respectfully, and intelligibly – especially when things go wrong.
—Grace Brown, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Faculty in students are encouraged to express views vigorously but respectfully.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Effectively and respectfully engage in dialogue and discussions with their peers across different perspectives.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Decide what feels uncomfortable or exhausting and communicate your boundaries clearly and respectfully.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Embark on a scenic drive, but do so respectfully.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Own your vibe respectfully to strengthen home harmony.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Craig did not stay to field questions from the media, respectfully excused for what a spokesperson described as fatigue from a long day.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
People build trust with systems that behave predictably, respectfully, and intelligibly – especially when things go wrong.
—Grace Brown, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Faculty in students are encouraged to express views vigorously but respectfully.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Effectively and respectfully engage in dialogue and discussions with their peers across different perspectives.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Decide what feels uncomfortable or exhausting and communicate your boundaries clearly and respectfully.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectfully
Adverb
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He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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Among the category winners were stunning photographs including the guns of a Japanese Navy wreck, a female octopus lovingly guarding her eggs and the moment clownfish eggs hatch.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though Sarah has politely declined offers from others to pray over her, the nanny powers through.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The team politely declined the invitation, citing travel logistics put in place days earlier.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Beyond his academic commitment, Carson is always willing to lend a hand to classmates and contributes positively to the classroom community.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway 's resumption of share buybacks and a personal stock purchase by new CEO Greg Abel were viewed positively by analysts, though most said the moves don't meaningfully change the investment case for the name.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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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Such defendants must be released or civilly committed.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
30 Jan. 2026
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Litigation went back and forth civilly to the point where leadership needed the help of Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala, who eventually filed nuisance charges in January 2024.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Respectfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectfully. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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