as in regards
best wishes
give your mother my respects
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to think very highly or favorably of
an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
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Recent Examples of respects
Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
But in many respects, the president hasn't been extending olive branches.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Cast and crew including Hugh Laurie paid respects.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Community members have been able to pay their respects to the fallen officer.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
As law enforcement vehicles sat outside the arena Tuesday, a few people came by with flowers to pay their respects.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
After the burial, the house is opened for mourners to visit and pay their respects.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
In those moments, people seek clarity, steadiness, and guidance that respects the gravity of what is at stake.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
So this is somebody who respects the rule of law.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
If someone pushes, state what works for you and offer a simple alternative that respects time and money.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
In fast-growing places like Lake County, planning is the difference between growth that respects our natural resources, agricultural economy, and the Florida Wildlife Corridor — and growth that treats roads as an afterthought and waterways as someone else’s problem.
—Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Peskov reaffirmed Thursday that Moscow respects Beijing’s position.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The best-case scenario is not abolition but reform—true, fundamental reform—to turn ICE into a law-enforcement agency that respects the Constitution and laws of America.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Medvedev dismissed speculation that Trump is secretly aligned with Moscow, telling the outlet that Americans elected him and Russia respects that choice.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
But in many respects, the president hasn’t been extending olive branches.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
But in many respects, the president hasn't been extending olive branches.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Cast and crew including Hugh Laurie paid respects.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Community members have been able to pay their respects to the fallen officer.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
As law enforcement vehicles sat outside the arena Tuesday, a few people came by with flowers to pay their respects.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
After the burial, the house is opened for mourners to visit and pay their respects.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Public health thrives when every sector acknowledges and respects each other’s role, inviting collaboration to create environments where everyone has a fair opportunity to lead a healthy life.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
In those moments, people seek clarity, steadiness, and guidance that respects the gravity of what is at stake.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
So this is somebody who respects the rule of law.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
If someone pushes, state what works for you and offer a simple alternative that respects time and money.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
In fast-growing places like Lake County, planning is the difference between growth that respects our natural resources, agricultural economy, and the Florida Wildlife Corridor — and growth that treats roads as an afterthought and waterways as someone else’s problem.
—Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Peskov reaffirmed Thursday that Moscow respects Beijing’s position.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The best-case scenario is not abolition but reform—true, fundamental reform—to turn ICE into a law-enforcement agency that respects the Constitution and laws of America.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Medvedev dismissed speculation that Trump is secretly aligned with Moscow, telling the outlet that Americans elected him and Russia respects that choice.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
Noun
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Stewart, affectionately called Smoke, has at times said conflicting things in regards to his NASCAR driving career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Highpoints, such as when Big Ant quietly admires the craftsmanship of his son’s Pegasus wings before rejecting them for confused reasons, unproductively blend together with facile ones, like a signposted scene of physical abuse.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Munnichs said the community appreciates repair, but mostly traditional methods such as sashiko or upcycling old pairs into something new.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stolz appreciates his Dutch rival's skating style.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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