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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
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Fitzgerald shows disdain and little respect for the wealthy across much of his writing.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
In the past, India prided itself on being a responsible power that respected human rights and international law—an island of stability in a volatile region.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Individuals who fall into this category may be a fan of outward displays of wealth and see them as a way to gain respect, according to Klontz’ framework.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Fitzgerald shows disdain and little respect for the wealthy across much of his writing.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Verb
Design must respect identity The most natural transplants aren’t necessarily the most dramatic.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
In the past, India prided itself on being a responsible power that respected human rights and international law—an island of stability in a volatile region.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respect
Noun
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Importantly, a dog’s wants and needs do not always align with what their owners expect, and this is a crucial point in regards to animal welfare.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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My question is in regard to the remaining four starters.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Many folks have visited New Orleans and admired the ornate French Colonial architecture on display.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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In Leo, the red planet wants to be seen, celebrated and admired.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The attacker's [writings] explicitly mentioned the defendant by name and included numerous references to MKY's founder, Yegor Krasnov.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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The expansion of the California film and TV tax credit, which industry stakeholders argue is key to protecting jobs in the state, hit a snag on Friday, as lawmakers deleted references in bill language to raising the program cap to $750 million.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Still, though, worthy of appreciation in the eyes of someone for whom the softness of an aging body can look a lot like love.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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She’s been a front row guest at Balenciaga, Chloé and Rabanne during Paris Fashion Week, and her appreciation of fashion is growing.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Hispanic consumers are discerning shoppers who appreciate brands that offer value alongside premium experiences.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Clara Karger, a spokesperson for Bass, said her boss appreciates that the council gave the authority for the LAPD to increase recruitment — adding as much as 480 officers — if financial circumstances improve.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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The reigning rookie of the year's injury comes just after Clark received a major compliment from NBA superstar LeBron James.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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