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
The victims were the baby's parents, uncle and grandmother, respectively.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Nevertheless, he was already being asked to clear a very high bar by making an Alien television series, since the first two movies in the franchise are universally beloved and have compelling arguments as the all-time greatest horror and action film, respectively.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
The years 2023 and 2024 were the lowest sales volume in the Louisville area in at least a decade, with about 14,300 and 14,700 homes sold, respectively.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Kesha was styled in a custom miniskirt and bracelet made entirely of e.l.f.’s Jelly Pop primer tubes and lip oil respectively, designed by conceptual artist Gab Bois.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Nevertheless, he was already being asked to clear a very high bar by making an Alien television series, since the first two movies in the franchise are universally beloved and have compelling arguments as the all-time greatest horror and action film, respectively.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
The years 2023 and 2024 were the lowest sales volume in the Louisville area in at least a decade, with about 14,300 and 14,700 homes sold, respectively.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Kesha was styled in a custom miniskirt and bracelet made entirely of e.l.f.’s Jelly Pop primer tubes and lip oil respectively, designed by conceptual artist Gab Bois.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectively
separately
Adverb
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The Hulu + Live TV and Fubo brands will remain separately sold and marketed.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Texas House has separately issued arrest warrants for the missing lawmakers.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectively. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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