as in different
not the same or shared
it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of respective
Both players are entering their respective fourth seasons with the franchise, and neither has really had a bad day of camp so far.
—
Mike Kaye
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
While these three cities have higher prices than their respective larger metro areas, their price points remain moderate on a national scale.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Their respective films are often pitched quite differently, too, with Batman's darker aesthetic complementing Superman's brighter, hopeful tone.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
While their teams, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, have been struggling recently, the superstars still have them at or near the top of their respective divisions.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for respective
Mike Kaye
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
While these three cities have higher prices than their respective larger metro areas, their price points remain moderate on a national scale.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Their respective films are often pitched quite differently, too, with Batman's darker aesthetic complementing Superman's brighter, hopeful tone.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
While their teams, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, have been struggling recently, the superstars still have them at or near the top of their respective divisions.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for respective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
-
Back then, in the early 1980s, the drug trade was different, not as professionalized.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Reese Witherspoon never fails to inspire my wardrobe, and her fall-worthy outfit is no different.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
As a secondary option, Engine suggests that if a standalone path does not appear viable then the board should consider selling the entire company or splitting LSS and BPS into separate entities.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
-
Both Elvis Presley and The Beatles have done so with four separate charting entities.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share