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
Still, Fisher’s shot was pivotal in determining the winner the last time the two franchises that defined the century’s first decade faced each other while near the peaks of their respective powers.
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
To bolster their arguments, Pasadena and the RBOC—a nonprofit that manages the Rose Bowl—cite rulings from the 1970s, 1980s and 2000s that compelled the New York Jets, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins to honor leases requiring them to stay in their respective home venues.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Their labels have all been operating for under five years, but each of them worked in the industry for over a decade prior to their respective launches.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 11 Nov. 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, 10 Nov. 2025
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
To bolster their arguments, Pasadena and the RBOC—a nonprofit that manages the Rose Bowl—cite rulings from the 1970s, 1980s and 2000s that compelled the New York Jets, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins to honor leases requiring them to stay in their respective home venues.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Their labels have all been operating for under five years, but each of them worked in the industry for over a decade prior to their respective launches.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 11 Nov. 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, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
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And to get to play these characters that are layered and complex and multidimensional is really fun — anything where there's a public and a private life, and a secret, and different elements at play, and having to keep different balls in the air is really fulfilling and fun.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each box of pods follows the same format as their whole bean deliveries, single origin from a range of different coffee-producing countries and ready to drop right into a Keurig machine.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Boys and girls will be separate for most classes save for electives and more advanced coursework.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The judgment releases the county from four separate federal lawsuits filed by various plaintiffs against officials.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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