RESPECTIVE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

respective

adjective

ri-ˈspek-tiv

Definition of respective

as in different

not the same or shared it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways

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Recent Examples of respective The respective areas in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth became the popular spots for World Cup watch parties, especially matches involving Mexico. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Styles and Swift famously dated from 2012 to 2013, causing a frenzy among their respective fan bases. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 Messi and Bellingham have been inspirational in their teams’ respective runs to the final four. — James Robson, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026 Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for respective

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But Scheft and his team are mastering the subtle differences and plan to offer many of the same loaves available in Boston, though the bakeries will have a few different offerings.

— Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
One venomous species may produce hundreds of distinct molecules, each assigned to different biological dirty work.

— Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026

Definition of different

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That convergence is drawing together businesses that once occupied separate corners of the market, from consumer staples companies selling food to biotech firms developing medicines and veterinary providers offering increasingly sophisticated care.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
The consignor was later identified as an accomplice in a separate auction fraud case in Hebei province.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

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