as in regards
best wishes
give your mother my respects
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as in admires
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
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
In some respects, Rogue Trooper is his Diamond Dogs (the concept album, not just the single), which Bowie modeled on George Orwell’s 1948 novel 1984.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
But the rest of the world will have a chance to pay their respects as well.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
Prediction markets operate similarly to sports betting in some respects, as these providers typically allow bettors to wager on player and match outcomes.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In other respects, the MOU leaves every security objective to further discussions with no guarantee of success.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Vice President Kamala Harris and First Gentleman Doug Emhoff were also pictured paying their respects with the group.
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Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The Cubs and their marquee, along with so many others around Chicago and the country paid their respects.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In some respects, Penryn is the ideal setting for such a radical experiment to take place.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The result is a deep, effective cleanse that respects the scalp’s natural oils—especially important for those with dry skin—creating a more balanced environment where hair can thrive from roots to ends.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
18 June 2026
Choose clarity that respects courage, community, and your steady heart.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Your inventive mind can simplify complex pieces, so suggest a clearer process that respects both independence and connection.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
But at the very core of Christian humanism is a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings, who are made in the image of God, and in the pursuit of a society that respects and values the intrinsic and equal worth of the individual, regardless of social status.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 The number you name could reveal who respects the work.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.
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Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Then back it with action, like severance that respects tenure, transparency about what's changing and why, and real help with landing somewhere good.
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Zak Ali,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
There was enough notice for other cast members to swing by and pay their respects, too.
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
In some respects, Rogue Trooper is his Diamond Dogs (the concept album, not just the single), which Bowie modeled on George Orwell’s 1948 novel 1984.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
But the rest of the world will have a chance to pay their respects as well.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
Prediction markets operate similarly to sports betting in some respects, as these providers typically allow bettors to wager on player and match outcomes.
—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In other respects, the MOU leaves every security objective to further discussions with no guarantee of success.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Vice President Kamala Harris and First Gentleman Doug Emhoff were also pictured paying their respects with the group.
—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The Cubs and their marquee, along with so many others around Chicago and the country paid their respects.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In some respects, Penryn is the ideal setting for such a radical experiment to take place.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
Propose a fresh time that respects both family rhythms and your community role.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The result is a deep, effective cleanse that respects the scalp’s natural oils—especially important for those with dry skin—creating a more balanced environment where hair can thrive from roots to ends.
—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
18 June 2026
Choose clarity that respects courage, community, and your steady heart.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Your inventive mind can simplify complex pieces, so suggest a clearer process that respects both independence and connection.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
But at the very core of Christian humanism is a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings, who are made in the image of God, and in the pursuit of a society that respects and values the intrinsic and equal worth of the individual, regardless of social status.
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 The number you name could reveal who respects the work.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.
—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Then back it with action, like severance that respects tenure, transparency about what's changing and why, and real help with landing somewhere good.
—
Zak Ali,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
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With regards to trust, a camera may misread an object, a vision model may describe a metal cart as a medical cart or a robot may see only part of a room.
Verb
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Essentially, every top Premier League team admires Rogers.
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One local customer found her work on social media and admires it.
Verb
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At the June 2 premiere, the audience screamed particularly loudly for Bogosian, a reaction the actor both appreciates and is puzzled by.
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One quality that Guardiola really appreciates, according to those who have worked with him, is for a player to have ‘balls’.
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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