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Recent Examples of respectfully
Embark on a scenic drive, but do so respectfully.
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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
The Governor, very respectfully, understood that.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 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
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
The Governor, very respectfully, understood that.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 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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But the Farmer's Dog, a healthy dog food subscription service, lovingly demonstrated its purpose with this touching commercial about a dog and its beloved owner.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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What was once slated to become a condominium complex has since been lovingly transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife and nature lovers alike.—
Kat Stinson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Batson posed a follow-up question about the uncertainty principle, politely requesting a reply without unwonted nonsense about bananas.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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City clerk staffers politely asked him to put his shoe back on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Spurs have not won a top-flight game since December and started positively against United.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 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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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 14 Feb. 2026.
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