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Recent Examples of respectfully
This beguiling wine bar on one of the original streets of Chinatown is a model for how to enter a historic neighborhood respectfully, without erasing what came before.
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Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Either way, Netflix respectfully disagrees with the honorable gentleman from the former Republic of Texas, to put it nicely.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Some employ these tools respectfully and responsibly, creating new means to share the stories of victims or of the rapidly diminishing number of living witnesses.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
My goal would be to balance accountability with compassion, prioritizing rehabilitation, continuity of education and the long-term well-being of the student while ensuring all parties are heard respectfully.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Residents deserve to be heard fully and respectfully.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
One video captured in March showed Chonkers sunbathing on a wooden float — on his own, as several smaller sea lions respectfully kept their distance — before splashing into the water, sending ripples through the water and the surrounding docks.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Nakase respectfully told her no.
—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
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Either way, Netflix respectfully disagrees with the honorable gentleman from the former Republic of Texas, to put it nicely.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Some employ these tools respectfully and responsibly, creating new means to share the stories of victims or of the rapidly diminishing number of living witnesses.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
My goal would be to balance accountability with compassion, prioritizing rehabilitation, continuity of education and the long-term well-being of the student while ensuring all parties are heard respectfully.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Residents deserve to be heard fully and respectfully.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
One video captured in March showed Chonkers sunbathing on a wooden float — on his own, as several smaller sea lions respectfully kept their distance — before splashing into the water, sending ripples through the water and the surrounding docks.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Nakase respectfully told her no.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectfully
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This is all to say (lovingly) that it’s known to be on the lower end of the price scale.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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But the best dishes attest to careful technique, like the lovingly fluffy housemade paneer that somehow melts and crumbles at once, and biryani under a lid sealed with a strip of dough, pried off with a knife at your table.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The top candidates in California’s wide-open race for governor took the stage Wednesday night in a Los Angeles debate that began politely but quickly devolved into another raucous clash.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When her mom politely declined, Heath turned to Press.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The contestants encourage each other to do their best and think positively, coming together to offer support when someone is having a bad day.—
Sarah Wang,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The elimination of extreme infield shifts, larger bases, only three pickoff throws, a limit on how relief pitchers can be used, and the pitch clock were supposed to positively impact hitting.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
15 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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