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 exec will take responsibility for sports across Skydance, the soon-to-be-umbrella over CBS and TNT Sports and their respective parents, Paramount and WBD. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 The same back and forth followed another line of questioning, this time if their respective companies would bear legal responsibility if a rogue model caused injury or death. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 All of the factories were paying above their respective legal minimum wages. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 One of her best clown friends, Damien Warren-Smith, is in town with his own Fringe export, and the two have been shouting-out each other’s shows from their respective stages. — Georgie McKeon, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for respective

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Computer simulations helped the researchers compare different fiber arrangements, including checkerboard and zigzag patterns.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The contracts negotiated with the UC do not mention different salaries for visa holders versus citizens.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of different

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Lucy’s always been a hard vocalist to classify, intensely emotive but largely separate from the monster-growl arms race.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Accessibility Seven king and double/queen accessible rooms are fashioned with private, separate entrances and patios.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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