Synonyms of respective

respective

adjective

ri-ˈspek-tiv 

as in different

not the same or shared

it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways

Synonyms & Similar Words

• different
• separate
• individual
• various
• diverse
• divergent
• dissimilar
• disparate
• distinctive
• varied
• distinct
• distinguishable
• unalike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• same
• identical
• very
• selfsame

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respective

The respective winners will face off in a five-game series for the first WPBL title. — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Schmitt believed that the respective hegemons of the Grossräume should dominate coercively if necessary. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

The investment follows deals Stability AI has struck with UMG, WMG and Electronic Arts to build new AI models using the companies’ respective collection of catalogues and intellectual property. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Gore, who has won more 25 Tony Awards, is framing the restructure as allowing for both companies to better coordinate their respective film, TV and theatrical businesses under on strategic vision. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026