respectively

adverb

Definition of respectivelynext
as in separately
for each person or thing The first and second place winners were given, respectively, a trophy and a ribbon for their performances.

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Recent Examples of respectively Asha Banks and Matthew Broome play Noah and Nick, respectively, in the films. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The special-guest list included Molly Tuttle, Tyler Ballgame, Karina Rykman, Mikaela Davis, Grace Cummings, and Grahame Lesh, respectively. — Benjy Eisen, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Polling from The Trafalgar Group, Insider Advantage, and Big Data Poll in the last few weeks have found Ossoff with a lead of eight, eight, and 10 points respectively. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Sirena’s superyacht line will initially comprise three models, including a 35m and a 50m that measure 115 and 164 feet, respectively. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for respectively
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectively
  1. separately
  2. individually
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  • Oracle has not separately confirmed the nationwide total in a public statement.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Williams argued that without a viable federal copyright claim, Hugo’s state-law claims involving breach of fiduciary duty and an incomplete accounting should also be dismissed, leaving him free to pursue those claims separately in state court.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of separately
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  • Working again with the vast Northeastern producer group $$$–almost all of whom are individually credited on, like, every track–Bank$ and his preacher friend talk to God over spare keys and groaning nautical machinery.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Accommodations are individually decorated in tones of soothing beige, and all have marble bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectively. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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