admiration
noun
ad·mi·ra·tion
ˌad-mə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: a feeling of respect and approval
They had/felt great admiration for her courage.
2
: an object of esteem
… his perfect horsemanship … was one of my earliest admirations.—
Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad3
archaic
: wonder
Examples of admiration in a Sentence
She looked at them in admiration.
I have great admiration for her courage.
We were filled with admiration for him.
She earned the admiration of her coworkers.
I have a great admiration for her courage.
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In a sector like luxury, defined by tradition, exclusivity, and craftsmanship, the emergence of new technologies generates both admiration and concern.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Their mutual admiration was a testament to the enduring spirit of the game from one generation to the next.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
The death of San Diego civic legend Leon Williams at age 102 triggered outpourings of appreciation and admiration for the groundbreaking Black community leader.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Their mutual admiration was a testament to the enduring spirit of the game from one generation to the next.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
The death of San Diego civic legend Leon Williams at age 102 triggered outpourings of appreciation and admiration for the groundbreaking Black community leader.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admiration. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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admiration
noun
ad·mi·ra·tion
ˌad-mə-ˈrā-shən
1
: an object of admiring regard
2
: a feeling of great and delighted approval
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