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
Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 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
Ellidason aims to nurture a company culture at GAIMIN that respects technological advancements and the need for responsible AI implementation, considering the ethical implications of AI and advocating for transparency and accountability.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Regularly recognize team members’ efforts in meetings or emails as well as your formal reports by using language that respects the role every stakeholder played.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
By focusing on emotional alignment rather than personal data, emotional AI offers a solution that respects user privacy while enhancing brand safety and targeting accuracy.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Misfits is a great example of a show for a teenage audience that respects its demographic rather than talking down to them.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Janet respects Harris’ dual heritage as both Black and Indian and apologizes for any confusion caused.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Mukwonago Area School District superintendent Joe Koch said in an email the district respects the committee's decision.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 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
Ellidason aims to nurture a company culture at GAIMIN that respects technological advancements and the need for responsible AI implementation, considering the ethical implications of AI and advocating for transparency and accountability.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Regularly recognize team members’ efforts in meetings or emails as well as your formal reports by using language that respects the role every stakeholder played.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
By focusing on emotional alignment rather than personal data, emotional AI offers a solution that respects user privacy while enhancing brand safety and targeting accuracy.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Misfits is a great example of a show for a teenage audience that respects its demographic rather than talking down to them.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Janet respects Harris’ dual heritage as both Black and Indian and apologizes for any confusion caused.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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