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
Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Baker Tilly, former Moss Adams, LLP, completed this audit and presented its findings at the 04/22/2026 MBCOC meeting, indicating its conclusion that VTA complied, in all material respects, with the requirements for the 2016 Measure B Program as defined in the ballot.
—Phan Khang, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Knowing when to engage and when to gracefully exit respects both the relationship and the work.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Decisions of the judges and Sponsor are final and binding in all respects.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The copycats aren't the only ones showing up to pay their respects.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Mahudhee was laid to rest in full military honors at a funeral ceremony in Malé, where thousands paid their respects including President Mohamed Muizzu, tourism and military officials, and foreign ambassadors.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
On Saturday, friends and family paid their final respects to Homeniuk, a 24-year-old English teacher.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Nancy Sinatra is paying respects to her father, Frank Sinatra, on the 28th anniversary of his death.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 18 May 2026
In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Your leadership plays a crucial role in articulating a clear vision that respects the past while committing to a different future.
—Simon Corbett, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Shaw, meanwhile, said school districts should inform families about the requirements and their options in a way that respects families’ concerns.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
As always, the Diocese will continue its full cooperation with law enforcement and respects the legal process now underway.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Dungo’s graphic novel blends this youthful love story with the history of surfing, something Kristen deeply respects, worshipping at the altar of history’s famous surfers in an almost existential fashion.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026
Lawrence had written an article about Vadim, and Vadim, who respects Lawrence as a scholar, now wants to tell him his life story.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
And a socially responsible advertising profession is not all about persuasion and instead respects the rights, intelligence, and well-being of consumers and considers society as a whole when raising awareness about the benefits of the client’s products or services.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Noun
Dita Von Teese and James King also came to pay their respects, as did longtime Almodóvar collaborator Rossy de Palma.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Baker Tilly, former Moss Adams, LLP, completed this audit and presented its findings at the 04/22/2026 MBCOC meeting, indicating its conclusion that VTA complied, in all material respects, with the requirements for the 2016 Measure B Program as defined in the ballot.
—Phan Khang, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Knowing when to engage and when to gracefully exit respects both the relationship and the work.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Decisions of the judges and Sponsor are final and binding in all respects.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The copycats aren't the only ones showing up to pay their respects.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Mahudhee was laid to rest in full military honors at a funeral ceremony in Malé, where thousands paid their respects including President Mohamed Muizzu, tourism and military officials, and foreign ambassadors.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
On Saturday, friends and family paid their final respects to Homeniuk, a 24-year-old English teacher.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Nancy Sinatra is paying respects to her father, Frank Sinatra, on the 28th anniversary of his death.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Beyond their fun times together, Shiffrin also respects Malinin, who also won a gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics, as an athlete.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 18 May 2026
In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Your leadership plays a crucial role in articulating a clear vision that respects the past while committing to a different future.
—Simon Corbett, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Shaw, meanwhile, said school districts should inform families about the requirements and their options in a way that respects families’ concerns.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
As always, the Diocese will continue its full cooperation with law enforcement and respects the legal process now underway.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Dungo’s graphic novel blends this youthful love story with the history of surfing, something Kristen deeply respects, worshipping at the altar of history’s famous surfers in an almost existential fashion.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026
Lawrence had written an article about Vadim, and Vadim, who respects Lawrence as a scholar, now wants to tell him his life story.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
And a socially responsible advertising profession is not all about persuasion and instead respects the rights, intelligence, and well-being of consumers and considers society as a whole when raising awareness about the benefits of the client’s products or services.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
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With regards to international affairs, there are multiple more pressing issues, including wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Baker still admires much of the tech world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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And the analyst and TV producer admires just how well Colbert was able to take his show’s dissolution on the chin, despite the tensions surrounding it.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Robert Godfrey of Clearwater, Florida, appreciates having choices.—
Sarah Kwon,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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