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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
wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
For decades, our company has been built on a foundation of integrity and respect for all of our employees and customers.
—Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Feb. 2025
Challenging social injustices while respecting individuals' inherent dignity and worth are core values of social work, embedded in the profession's code of ethics.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
As things evolve into an adult-to-adult relationship, the parent will need to let go of control, and show respect for their child's autonomy.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
For decades, our company has been built on a foundation of integrity and respect for all of our employees and customers.
—Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Understandably, then, there’s a fine line between respecting your preferences and veering into unhealthy superficiality.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Feb. 2025
Challenging social injustices while respecting individuals' inherent dignity and worth are core values of social work, embedded in the profession's code of ethics.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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With an increase in more businesses (non-traditional) asking for tips, and with digital payment machines being set higher, there is a growing sense of fatigue from consumers in regards to tipping.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Despite being set in the 1980s, the movie still feels relevant to today’s times in regards to capitalism and greed.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bobby Miller did not know Blake Snell at all, but the mutual admiration went beyond just pleasantries as Miller typed a direct message to the two-time Cy Young winner and his new teammate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Dressed in a bespoke white tuxedo adorned with Schiaparelli’s iconic bronze dove brooch, a symbol of peace and artistic freedom, Dimash took to the stage like a maestro commanding both respect and admiration.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And despite her delay in viewing the film, Gia Coppola can’t help but admire it.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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It is sometimes bestowed upon men such as Trump, Richard Nixon, and Lyndon Johnson with the aid of voters who do not especially love or admire those men, but see them as the right tool for the job at the right moment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Assessing all the information the movie gives us again, a conspicuous absence is any reference to the autistic spectrum.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ohanian’s defense of his wife included him explaining that her crip walk during Lamar’s set was a reference to the star catching hell for doing the same during the 2012 London Olympics.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On February 14, the Adams County SPCA based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, expressing their deep appreciation for the community's incredible generosity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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From museums and famous artwork to cozy restaurants and incredible nature, you’re bound to leave with a newfound appreciation for this city and the people who call it home.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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So, what does the three-time MVP appreciate in an athlete?—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Post-win, Moore told Kimmel she was focused on appreciating the accolade — but not too much.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While many TikTok-viral fragrances fade into obscurity, Golden Rule has maintained its momentum through genuine word-of-mouth praise.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the effect is that praise loses its meaning, and criticism gets diluted to the point of uselessness.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This could be as simple as holding hands, giving a compliment or making eye contact during a conversation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Because it certainly wasn’t perceived in the industry as a compliment.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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