as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admire
In the late 1960s, Barry Steiger admired how a Boy Scout four years older than him knew how to tie every knot.
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
To complete the island experience, grab a table in the garden, or sit inside to admire their take on traditional décor, with wine barrels and a mural of a Greek village along the back wall.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Her example challenges each of us — especially those of us in positions of leadership — to do more than admire her courage.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Pinochet greatly admired Franco, who died a few months before Kissinger’s visit, and was one of the few foreign leaders to attend the funeral.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
To complete the island experience, grab a table in the garden, or sit inside to admire their take on traditional décor, with wine barrels and a mural of a Greek village along the back wall.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Her example challenges each of us — especially those of us in positions of leadership — to do more than admire her courage.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Pinochet greatly admired Franco, who died a few months before Kissinger’s visit, and was one of the few foreign leaders to attend the funeral.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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Parents play the most important role in guiding their children on these sensitive topics, and schools should respect and support a family’s values by focusing on providing a strong academic foundation.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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The impact is a culture where collaboration thrives, creativity is respected and results are built on mutual confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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Although Florida is known for its excellent largemouth bass fishing, South Florida has a couple of exotic species that local anglers appreciate even more — peacock bass and snakeheads.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Like the Earth sign, the righteous dog detective Scooby doesn't appreciate confrontation and gets frightened in scary situations.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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On May 14, 2024, Gatlin sent a personal email to 100 Black Men of America regarding its annual conference the following month in Atlanta.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Once all other explanations had been ruled out—except for a Vitamin D deficiency, our daughter seemed perfectly healthy, and her fracture would heal with time—we were left with a different sort of fear, regarding the care of our children by others.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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