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
Irresistible food and special details that honored their respective cultures.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Neither did their respective universities.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
While there was never any guarantee that these candidates would win a majority in their respective elections, the fact that their electorates didn’t get to make that decision is notable.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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, 27 Oct. 2025
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Neither did their respective universities.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
While there was never any guarantee that these candidates would win a majority in their respective elections, the fact that their electorates didn’t get to make that decision is notable.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
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The characters are all different, but the contrast in personalities was similar.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lee made a video about the clear-shoe trend, adopted by the likes of Simone Rocha and Loewe for spring 2026; Loewe layered socks of different colors with transparent kitten heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In May 2016, police collected DNA evidence from Clay after he was arrested on separate theft charges.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Radiolarians were visible throughout the book, which was published as separate volumes between 1899 and 1904 and finally as a complete edition in 1904 with one hundred full-page lithographs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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