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
H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
The Oak Cliff community is continuing to pay respects to the victims who died in an apartment explosion last week.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Drake is the first act to claim the highest three spaces simultaneously, and Iceman earns one of the top starts of the year – but even the most successful hip-hop musician of all time (at least in some respects) couldn't beat the top group on the planet right now.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Confirming the initial position given respects Hollywood’s home rule, and would enable the development of the original, less-dense 111-unit design.
—Keith Poliakoff, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
On the seventh day, my aunt betook herself to a neighbouring village to pay her respects to some relatives there.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
This is a huge show that has, in many respects, defined your career thus far.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
For their part, the organization did a fantastic job paying their respects to Kyle, while his son Brexton hugged his mother Samantha tight around the hips.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In many respects, my work would align with those priorities.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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
Your steady approach helps everyone feel safe enough to agree on terms, then follow through today at a pace that respects both schedules.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Choose the version that feels good and still respects your budget.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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
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
Noun
In some respects, Hold Onto Me Infinity is a straightforward record of contemporary electropop, with few outright surprises.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
The Oak Cliff community is continuing to pay respects to the victims who died in an apartment explosion last week.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Drake is the first act to claim the highest three spaces simultaneously, and Iceman earns one of the top starts of the year – but even the most successful hip-hop musician of all time (at least in some respects) couldn't beat the top group on the planet right now.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Confirming the initial position given respects Hollywood’s home rule, and would enable the development of the original, less-dense 111-unit design.
—Keith Poliakoff, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
On the seventh day, my aunt betook herself to a neighbouring village to pay her respects to some relatives there.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
This is a huge show that has, in many respects, defined your career thus far.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
For their part, the organization did a fantastic job paying their respects to Kyle, while his son Brexton hugged his mother Samantha tight around the hips.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In many respects, my work would align with those priorities.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Verb
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
Your steady approach helps everyone feel safe enough to agree on terms, then follow through today at a pace that respects both schedules.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Choose the version that feels good and still respects your budget.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
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In the 18 months since, Chief of Police Kevin Freeman said the department has responded to around 625 calls for service — 134 of which occurred this calendar year — in regards to people camping or sleeping in public around the city.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Matthew admires Ye-jin’s determination and focus.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Baker still admires much of the tech world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Rojo just appreciates the redemption Garcia earned.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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