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
This includes watching the sketches Stiller & Meara performed on countless talk shows, critiquing their respective styles and pondering how much or little from their seemingly candid appearances and interviews was meant to be taken as truth and not performance.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Mercedes-Benz produces several competitive cars and SUVs that compete with the best in their respective segments.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Both Cooper and Whatley are viewed as major front-runners in their respective parties' primaries, as neither have drawn high profile challengers.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Mercedes-Benz produces several competitive cars and SUVs that compete with the best in their respective segments.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Both Cooper and Whatley are viewed as major front-runners in their respective parties' primaries, as neither have drawn high profile challengers.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
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While malls generally prohibit firearms of any kind inside, businesses along public streets face a different situation.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Gioia-Beckman, a senior director at the Policy & Innovation Center, noted that all of these different job classifications require many hours of supervised work in addition to classroom instruction.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its dual-tank water system keeps clean and dirty water separate, while the multi-surface brush roll handles sealed hard floors and rugs.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The study, conducted by a research team in Denmark, included an analysis of 19 separate clinical trials that evaluated tramadol versus a placebo in treating various types of chronic pain.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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