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
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
In an optimal family dynamic, everyone respects each other’s individuality while still being connected.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This proactive approach helps keep the businesses compliant and respects customer preferences.
—Phil Portman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
This respects the fact that grief doesn’t have a schedule.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Mukwonago Area School District superintendent Joe Koch said in an email the district respects the committee's decision.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The goal is to something that works for you and to make sure your approach respects your risk tolerance.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Ellidason aims to nurture a company culture at GAIMIN that respects technological advancements and the need for responsible AI implementation, considering the ethical implications of AI and advocating for transparency and accountability.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Regularly recognize team members’ efforts in meetings or emails as well as your formal reports by using language that respects the role every stakeholder played.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Actionable feedback respects the manager’s leadership and fosters mutual growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
In an optimal family dynamic, everyone respects each other’s individuality while still being connected.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This proactive approach helps keep the businesses compliant and respects customer preferences.
—Phil Portman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
This respects the fact that grief doesn’t have a schedule.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Mukwonago Area School District superintendent Joe Koch said in an email the district respects the committee's decision.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The goal is to something that works for you and to make sure your approach respects your risk tolerance.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Ellidason aims to nurture a company culture at GAIMIN that respects technological advancements and the need for responsible AI implementation, considering the ethical implications of AI and advocating for transparency and accountability.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Regularly recognize team members’ efforts in meetings or emails as well as your formal reports by using language that respects the role every stakeholder played.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
Verb
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The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Leasing a monstrous new practice facility, hiring a head coach who can lead, adjust and chew gum at the same time — and a GM the coach admires and put in his cart — makes for good ownership.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Wu appreciates that the genre can be both unexpected and relatable.—
Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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