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 Food and beverage businesses saw the largest employment gain, at roughly 4,500 total jobs, followed by transportation and lodging at about 4,400 and 4,000 jobs, respectively. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The couple, who work in corporate logistics and telecommunications, respectively, didn’t immediately grab their find. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret were sartorial opposites, adding a pop of color to their parents’ ensembles with a salmon pink gown and a teal blue gown, respectively. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2021, Ohio and Mississippi both announced settlements of $88 million and $55 million, respectively. — Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for respectively
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectively
  1. separately
  2. individually
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  • Sure enough, Heyward and Freeman headed south that day — still driving separately because of their differing morning routines.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter has separately learned that Lee reached a confidential settlement agreement with actor Mark Curry in 2015.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of separately
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  • On the first night of training camp, the Rams’ defensive line coach sat down with each of his charges individually and, among other topics, talked about Aaron Donald.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Aspirin is not recommended in teens, though doctors may individually recommend aspirin/caffeine combination products for migraines.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectively. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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