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
Cink, an Alabama native, and Harrington competed for years in the 2000s, representing their respective countries in the Ryder Cup.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
However, the vast majority of commenters also noted that the couple needs to set firm guidelines about their respective roles as parents.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 21 June 2025
And in the last inning of the last one of those games Thursday night, the mounting tensions between the clubs — and their respective managers — finally ignited into a benches-clearing confrontation.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Eventually, order was restored, and both teams returned to their respective dugouts, but Shildt and Roberts were both ejected from the game.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for respective
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
However, the vast majority of commenters also noted that the couple needs to set firm guidelines about their respective roles as parents.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 21 June 2025
And in the last inning of the last one of those games Thursday night, the mounting tensions between the clubs — and their respective managers — finally ignited into a benches-clearing confrontation.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Eventually, order was restored, and both teams returned to their respective dugouts, but Shildt and Roberts were both ejected from the game.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
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The reality of franchising can be - and in the vast majority of cases, is - very different indeed.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While it’s sometimes compared to Pilates, the two methods are very different.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The rate is separate from sectoral tariffs placed on steel, aluminum and autos, and shortly copper.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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In a separate recall, Tooetoy Pool Drain Covers were withdrawn from the market for violating federal pool safety standards.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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