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
Both Downs’ father (Gary) and brother (Josh) were drafted in the third round of their respective drafts.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The extended international break, which saw 10 Angel City players depart for respective national team duties, will be beneficial for players like Suarez who remained back with their clubs.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Both parties pleaded not guilty to all of their respective charges.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
As the calls were taking place, the State Department worked with the respective governments to formulate a memorandum of understanding for the ceasefire, according to the White House official.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The extended international break, which saw 10 Angel City players depart for respective national team duties, will be beneficial for players like Suarez who remained back with their clubs.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Both parties pleaded not guilty to all of their respective charges.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
As the calls were taking place, the State Department worked with the respective governments to formulate a memorandum of understanding for the ceasefire, according to the White House official.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for respective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
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Jeff’s worries, Rogers explains to the camera after seeing his young friend off, are different from the worry that one’s parents might separate.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The three-block stretch, between 16th and 19th avenues, looks markedly different from just a year ago, when tents, abandoned cars and piles of trash crowded the street and sidewalks.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The animals live in small social groups — typically one stallion with several mares and their young — alongside separate bands of younger males.—
Derek Gatopoulos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Alternate methods exist as well, and depending on the appliance, the manufacturer may have a separate set of tips for the best results.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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