as in different
not the same or shared
it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways
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Recent Examples of respective
All three have served in their respective nations’ air forces.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The other, and perhaps the higher-ceiling candidate, is Nate Danielson — the 2023 ninth pick who had very similar numbers to Kasper in their respective AHL rookie seasons.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Both executives will continue to own a minority stake in their respective businesses and in Radial.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Moving beyond the basics of AI and incorporating industry-specific use cases or connecting students to internships that showcase real-world applications of AI, students gain a practical understanding of how these technologies can be applied in their respective fields.
—Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The other, and perhaps the higher-ceiling candidate, is Nate Danielson — the 2023 ninth pick who had very similar numbers to Kasper in their respective AHL rookie seasons.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Both executives will continue to own a minority stake in their respective businesses and in Radial.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Moving beyond the basics of AI and incorporating industry-specific use cases or connecting students to internships that showcase real-world applications of AI, students gain a practical understanding of how these technologies can be applied in their respective fields.
—Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respective
Adjective
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And in a different carousel of photos, which Justin shared on Friday, the singer once again cozied up to his wife, wrapping his arms around her in what appeared to be candid shots.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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The Enquirer tried to contact ICE spokespeople via two different emails, separately contacted the Detroit field office, and requested any reports related to the alleged prank.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Another caller, a case worker, was assisting two separate individuals who was defrauded by con artists impersonating immigration attorneys via Facebook and WhatsApp.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Katsuhiko Aiba, an economist at Citi, suggested in a separate note that the finer details of Japan’s agreement with the U.S. could impact negotiations with the EU.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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