as in regards
best wishes
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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
James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Pharrell Williams, Abloh’s successor at Vuitton, and British DJ and producer Benji B were among those who came to pay their respects.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Vučić also showed up at Srebrenica to pay his respects to the victims, despite local hostility.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Each Participant also acknowledges that many ideas or stories may be competitive with, similar or identical to the Submission and/or each other in theme, idea, format or other respects.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Austin de Lone Tribute Guitar hero Bill Kirchen and several of his talented pals are paying their respects to this accomplished keyboardist, who worked with Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Nick Lowe, Commander Cody, Loudon Wainwright and, yes, Kirchen himself.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
In some respects, though, the team and its players are getting acclimated to the Sacramento area.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The rideshare apps In some respects, Mexico leads the world in commitment to protecting gig workers like Rojas.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
In many respects, Christophe lived more the life of a Shakespearean antihero than the Bard could ever have conjured.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Any actions the United States can take to reassure Beijing on this front respects China’s clear core interests and increases the likelihood of preserving the status quo for longer.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that while Beijing respects Afghanistan's sovereignty, actions that escalate tensions or create confrontation in the region would not be welcome.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Young women consistently vent online and IRL about the hardships of finding an emotionally available partner, someone who respects them and their autonomy, in a sea of dating apps and MAGA bros.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Green flags often show up as small but meaningful behaviors, such as someone who listens actively, communicates clearly, respects boundaries or displays empathy and emotional availability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Vi Lyles said the city respects the FTA and is ready to works with state and federal leaders on safety solutions.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Subianto reiterated that his government respects freedom of expression as guaranteed in Indonesia’s constitution and international conventions.
—Niniek Karmini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Actionable feedback respects the manager’s leadership and fosters mutual growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
This is, in some respects, a long goodbye to all that.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Pharrell Williams, Abloh’s successor at Vuitton, and British DJ and producer Benji B were among those who came to pay their respects.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Vučić also showed up at Srebrenica to pay his respects to the victims, despite local hostility.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Each Participant also acknowledges that many ideas or stories may be competitive with, similar or identical to the Submission and/or each other in theme, idea, format or other respects.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Austin de Lone Tribute Guitar hero Bill Kirchen and several of his talented pals are paying their respects to this accomplished keyboardist, who worked with Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Nick Lowe, Commander Cody, Loudon Wainwright and, yes, Kirchen himself.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
In some respects, though, the team and its players are getting acclimated to the Sacramento area.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The rideshare apps In some respects, Mexico leads the world in commitment to protecting gig workers like Rojas.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
In many respects, Christophe lived more the life of a Shakespearean antihero than the Bard could ever have conjured.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Love that respects the balance between intimacy and independence.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Any actions the United States can take to reassure Beijing on this front respects China’s clear core interests and increases the likelihood of preserving the status quo for longer.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that while Beijing respects Afghanistan's sovereignty, actions that escalate tensions or create confrontation in the region would not be welcome.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Young women consistently vent online and IRL about the hardships of finding an emotionally available partner, someone who respects them and their autonomy, in a sea of dating apps and MAGA bros.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Green flags often show up as small but meaningful behaviors, such as someone who listens actively, communicates clearly, respects boundaries or displays empathy and emotional availability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Vi Lyles said the city respects the FTA and is ready to works with state and federal leaders on safety solutions.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Subianto reiterated that his government respects freedom of expression as guaranteed in Indonesia’s constitution and international conventions.
—Niniek Karmini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Actionable feedback respects the manager’s leadership and fosters mutual growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
Noun
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The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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Collier's statement made huge waves among WNBA fans, with her claims about what Engelbert said in regards to Clark leading to most of the uproar.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Thunder, who everyone admires?—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The final tournament match is between Kauila, a teenager John admires for his steady gameplay, and Felix, a newcomer.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is an ideal purchase for anyone who appreciates engineering style and is looking for an answer to easy stargazing.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Marsch holds Sigur in high esteem as well and appreciates his problem-solving ability on the field.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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