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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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Databases are reportedly being compiled to assess generals’ backgrounds, family ties, and legal exposure in an attempt to identify individuals relatively untainted and capable of commanding respect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Be mindful of noise levels and respect quiet hours, as B&Bs are often older homes where sound travels easily.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The comedy big guns come out to pay their respects to the groundbreaking genius whose comedy is still radical — Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman are just a few.
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The 1823 statement warned European powers to respect the US sphere of influence in the West.
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Cooper describes Britton as a big personality, a target for both envy and admiration, and finds a growing kinship that pushes her to investigate.—
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Best Storage Bench With Cushions Maximalist aesthetes and those who prioritize practicality can unite in their admiration for this splashy storage bench upholstered in handwoven Indian textiles.—
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In that regard, this camp presents an opportunity for players fighting for one of the final few spots to make a positive impression.—
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Witkoff is hopeful there can be compromises with regard to land concessions, a key demand of Russia.—
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
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He’s played with such jazz stalwarts as Roy Haynes, Lee Morgan, Dizzy Gillespie — who reportedly hired the pianist without an audition — and Yusef Lateef, whom Barron credits as a key inspiration, especially with regards to his famed improvisational skills.—
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Our transition to a digital organisation has been deeply impressive, and our thriving commercial businesses are admired globally.—
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Snow — who plays Nile's wife, Nina — tells PEOPLE that she was thrilled to work with actors of such caliber whom she's long admired.—
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In a statement, Young expressed appreciation for the restaurant’s place in the city.—
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As a result, your return depends entirely on price appreciation.—
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Putting aside the visceral appeal of the reference to insider trading, are these allegations actually comparable to criminal insider trading in the securities regime?—
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The lettering was seen by many as an intentional reference to old-school Bollywood posters — a subtle nod to Mamdani’s Indian heritage.—
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Trump was there to shake his hand, of course, offering lots of smiles and greetings, and giving Putin a ride in his presidential limo.—
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This may be an issue the generations view quite differently — that mailed thank-yous, birthday and anniversary greetings may be seen as charming but archaic.—
Verb
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DiCaprio's enthusiasm in the clip was appreciated by fans.—
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From gentle cleansers to serums that tackle fine lines and wrinkles, all ages (even my 20-something self) would appreciate her picks.—
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“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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