as in regards
best wishes
give your mother my respects
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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
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Sundance Mountain Resort has created a memorial in the Resort Village at the Rehearsal Hall Pond, where guests and fans of Robert Redford are invited to pay their respects.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The school's chapter of Turning Point USA and its College Republicans club hosted the event to pay respects to Kirk, one of a handful in the Greater Cincinnati area in recent days and several nationwide.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
The next morning, community members and loved ones of the family gathered at the intersection of North 35th and West Vliet streets to pay their respects.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In all, more than a hundred people came through to pay their respects, the family estimates.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Michael Keaton paid respects to the late Charlie Kirk at Investigative Reporters and Editors’ 50th anniversary gala on Monday night, while also speaking on the gun violence that took his life.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio, who shares the same passion for environmentalism as Redford, also took to Instagram to pay his respects.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Not when the college athletic landscape is shifting under our feet, harder to master in many respects than ever before.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Young women consistently vent online and IRL about the hardships of finding an emotionally available partner, someone who respects them and their autonomy, in a sea of dating apps and MAGA bros.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Green flags often show up as small but meaningful behaviors, such as someone who listens actively, communicates clearly, respects boundaries or displays empathy and emotional availability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Vi Lyles said the city respects the FTA and is ready to works with state and federal leaders on safety solutions.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Subianto reiterated that his government respects freedom of expression as guaranteed in Indonesia’s constitution and international conventions.
—Niniek Karmini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Actionable feedback respects the manager’s leadership and fosters mutual growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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
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
Noun
This is a familiar story in many respects.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Sundance Mountain Resort has created a memorial in the Resort Village at the Rehearsal Hall Pond, where guests and fans of Robert Redford are invited to pay their respects.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The school's chapter of Turning Point USA and its College Republicans club hosted the event to pay respects to Kirk, one of a handful in the Greater Cincinnati area in recent days and several nationwide.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
The next morning, community members and loved ones of the family gathered at the intersection of North 35th and West Vliet streets to pay their respects.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In all, more than a hundred people came through to pay their respects, the family estimates.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Michael Keaton paid respects to the late Charlie Kirk at Investigative Reporters and Editors’ 50th anniversary gala on Monday night, while also speaking on the gun violence that took his life.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio, who shares the same passion for environmentalism as Redford, also took to Instagram to pay his respects.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Not when the college athletic landscape is shifting under our feet, harder to master in many respects than ever before.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that while Beijing respects Afghanistan's sovereignty, actions that escalate tensions or create confrontation in the region would not be welcome.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Young women consistently vent online and IRL about the hardships of finding an emotionally available partner, someone who respects them and their autonomy, in a sea of dating apps and MAGA bros.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Green flags often show up as small but meaningful behaviors, such as someone who listens actively, communicates clearly, respects boundaries or displays empathy and emotional availability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Vi Lyles said the city respects the FTA and is ready to works with state and federal leaders on safety solutions.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Subianto reiterated that his government respects freedom of expression as guaranteed in Indonesia’s constitution and international conventions.
—Niniek Karmini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Actionable feedback respects the manager’s leadership and fosters mutual growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
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The movie, which is under wraps in regards to its concept and direction, is timed to open on October 3, the same day as Swift’s album.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beyond Jobe’s coverage skills and physicality, the attribute Macdonald admires most is his work ethic.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Learn from the past There are endless famous quotes on the benefits of a free and open market from the likes of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, and Winston Churchill, but the one that stands out in my mind is from someone that everyone in Washington admires, Thomas Jefferson.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If at any point a stock held in the fund no longer meets all three criteria — for example, because a company’s valuation appreciates too much or its fundamentals weaken — Hart said his team will sell.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now raising a toddler, the family especially appreciates the parks and family-friendly atmosphere.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Respects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respects. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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