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as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steadfast courage
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as in regards
respects plural
best wishes
give your mother my respects
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as in to admire
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 respect
Alex Sundby, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
To watch Wilson’s play unfold—whether onstage or on the screen— is to feel the intensity of his respect for Bearden’s artistry, and for the musical traditions imbued in both of their works.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 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
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Noun
Another former classmate, who wishes to remain anonymous out of respect for the Mangione family, told CBS News the two met in middle school and were close throughout high school.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
To watch Wilson’s play unfold—whether onstage or on the screen— is to feel the intensity of his respect for Bearden’s artistry, and for the musical traditions imbued in both of their works.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office prosecuted the case, thanked the jury and vowed to respect their verdict.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
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With regard to controlling that crucial body of water, a year ago this month Mohammad Reza Naqdi issued a threat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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What’s important is that the rate of acceptance with regard to ChatGPT hardly won’t stop with ChatGPT, or for that matter, TikTok.John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But the material undergirding his beliefs—his keen admiration for Martin Luther King Jr., in particular—is still present.K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the conversation continued, the hip-hop legend then began expressing his admiration for Towns.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The next day, Kapas noticed the child kept returning to the booth, always admiring the fish hats.Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Arrive before December 31st to admire the enchanting Christmas decorations that adorn all the streets.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This example comes to us from Wind Vintage, and represents an untouched example of the reference.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The image depicted a snail in a business suit, seemingly a reference to Gary the Snail from Spongebob Squarepants, a television show for children.Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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Providing a vehicle through which consumers can understand the geography, geology and microclimate of specific areas of the appellation certainly cultivates a greater understanding of and appreciation for the wines.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a token of appreciation for participating in their initiative for a greener future, participants can get 15% off their next purchase of $50 or more.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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The efforts that a brand makes to take individuals into account go a long way toward building trust and loyalty with consumers—especially those who feel that they’re seen and appreciated by the brand.Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Israel, which opposed Assad due to his strategic partnership with Iran but nevertheless appreciated his ability to keep the Israeli-Syrian border quiet, is now facing the prospect of a Sunni extremist coalition ruling next-door.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The economist has won praise from US President-elect Donald Trump, whose government efficiency tsars, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, appear keen to replicate his budget cuts in the United States.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although his nominee for Labor secretary has won bipartisan praise and has a pro-labor track record, Trump’s threats to deport millions, impose tariffs and weaken worker protections have left many in the labor movement wary of what his time in office will bring.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jolie receives these words graciously, but the right compliment can still pierce her defenses.Dave Itzkoff, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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My favorite second-skin scent never fails to elicit compliments.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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