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 sides can stake a claim as the better team, and few folks outside the respective fan bases want this matchup to end.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Throughout the luncheon ceremony, honorees Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton and Reba McEntire and their respective celebrity presenters shared a mutual appreciation for one another’s artistry, boldness, leadership and philanthropy.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025
One of the best aspects of the NFL's traveling draft show, however, might be when ex-players make their respective former teams' selections and troll rivals (David Akers, anyone?).
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Negotiators from the European Union and the U.K. are in talks with U.S. officials to try to alleviate their respective 25% and 10% blanket tariffs, while also grappling with broader tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos.
—Jenni Reid,sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Throughout the luncheon ceremony, honorees Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton and Reba McEntire and their respective celebrity presenters shared a mutual appreciation for one another’s artistry, boldness, leadership and philanthropy.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025
One of the best aspects of the NFL's traveling draft show, however, might be when ex-players make their respective former teams' selections and troll rivals (David Akers, anyone?).
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Negotiators from the European Union and the U.K. are in talks with U.S. officials to try to alleviate their respective 25% and 10% blanket tariffs, while also grappling with broader tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos.
—Jenni Reid,sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
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Vatican happenings were no different, as Romans put money down not only on conclave selections but cardinal appointments and papal activities as well.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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During the event, Brown revealed how his Mother's Day will be different this year.—
Anika Ljung,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The Social Security Fairness Act triggered a separate wave of claims from public workers in 2025.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Fire and Rescue Service reported active blazes in at least five separate locations across the Jerusalem hills, as crews battled to contain the flames amid hot, dry conditions.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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