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Recent Examples of respectfully
The ring of onlookers parts respectfully as the elderly couple approaches their granddaughter.
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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
This masterpiece by the legendary singer Cartola touches on a comeback, moving on to a new love while respectfully acknowledging the past, which is what Orlando desperately needs.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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
This masterpiece by the legendary singer Cartola touches on a comeback, moving on to a new love while respectfully acknowledging the past, which is what Orlando desperately needs.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectfully
Adverb
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In the comments, viewers applauded her daring, but lovingly shared concern for her safety.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Dripping with passion and lovingly imbued with film noir tropes, Bound is a pulpy delight.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 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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Allen’s first pass at the World in Motion lyrics was so laden with references to the druggier aspects of Manchester’s rave culture that the English team politely asked him to maybe tone it down with all the MDMA business.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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But there were plenty of living famouses who were positively pestilent with Knicks fever.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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The exponential return on our positively performing company outweighs the losers.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 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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In April, Murekezi was ordered civilly committed as mentally ill.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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The difference was that in Simpson’s case, his whole home had been searched by the feds—and with the help of the private company that would later sue him civilly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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“Respectfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectfully. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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