respectively

Definition of respectivelynext
as in separately
for each person or thing The first and second place winners were given, respectively, a trophy and a ribbon for their performances.

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Recent Examples of respectively Evans and Allen rank second and fourth, respectively, in career receiving yards among active players. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026 Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout, who play Harry, Hermione, and Ron, respectively, bear a striking resemblance to their forebears, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint—particularly McLaughlin. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026 The downward trend continued to week six, with systolic and diastolic pressure dropping by an average of 9 and 4 mmHg, respectively. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2026 Imports of crude oil, LNG and coal grew about 41%, 50% and 60%, respectively, by value. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for respectively
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectively
Adverb
  • Chalamet arrived separately from girlfriend Kylie Jenner, who did walk the carpet in a low-back Ashi Studio gown.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Any allegations of threats, assault or trespassing would need to be assessed separately.
    — Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Rather than chasing volume, MTPeak is heading to the top of the market and aims to allow buyers to individually tailor each vehicle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Eminem is not individually participating in the suit, and a representative for the rapper did not respond to an immediate request for comment.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectively. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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