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 three House candidates Mamdani endorsed -- Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander -- won their respective New York races.
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Julia Cherner,
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Perhaps more importantly, WWE will crown both the King and Queen of the Ring, with the winners of their respective tournaments earning the right to challenge for a world title at SummerSlam on August 1 and 2.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Of course, his wealth is largely based on his respective ownership stakes in his various companies, now including the value of his recent SpaceX IPO.
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Michael Zais,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, punter Rigoberto Sanchez and long snapper Luke Rhodes remain among the league’s best at their respective positions.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Julia Cherner,
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Perhaps more importantly, WWE will crown both the King and Queen of the Ring, with the winners of their respective tournaments earning the right to challenge for a world title at SummerSlam on August 1 and 2.
—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Of course, his wealth is largely based on his respective ownership stakes in his various companies, now including the value of his recent SpaceX IPO.
—
Michael Zais,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, punter Rigoberto Sanchez and long snapper Luke Rhodes remain among the league’s best at their respective positions.
—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
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There are four main courses in the area — dirt, park, street and vertical — all with different styles of judging and competition.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
Adjective
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Smith says in a separate interview.
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Though acquitted of murder, Simpson later was found liable for the deaths in a separate civil case.
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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