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
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Bridget Doherty was among those who came to pay her respects.
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Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
However, Cobb said while there isn’t a clear tie between El Niño and large-scale summertime heat waves, in general, this particular El Niño is unusual in multiple respects.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Close to 2500 people attended his funeral to pay respects at Cascade United Methodist Church.
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Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In many respects, the LayerX proof of concept is more demonstration than a viable end-to-end attack.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson were expected to pay their respects to Clive Davis at the legendary record exec’s funeral Monday in New York City.
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
29 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
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
Local and foreign officials walk past Khamenei's coffin after paying their respects.
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Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Bridget Doherty was among those who came to pay her respects.
—
Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
However, Cobb said while there isn’t a clear tie between El Niño and large-scale summertime heat waves, in general, this particular El Niño is unusual in multiple respects.
—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Close to 2500 people attended his funeral to pay respects at Cascade United Methodist Church.
—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In many respects, the LayerX proof of concept is more demonstration than a viable end-to-end attack.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson were expected to pay their respects to Clive Davis at the legendary record exec’s funeral Monday in New York City.
—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
29 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
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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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
Verb
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Perhaps her self-assuredness comes from her powerhouse star of a mom, whom Harlow clearly admires in more ways than one.
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Essentially, every top Premier League team admires Rogers.
Verb
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Most notably, though, is its easy-to-clean material, which one flight attendant appreciates when up against dirty baggage claims and surprise spills.
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Jones appreciates how the brilliant Black scientist changed the entire American South.
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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