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
Beyond Jobe’s coverage skills and physicality, the attribute Macdonald admires most is his work ethic.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Each room and common area feels like a treasure box; there’s hardly an inch of space that doesn’t beg you to stop, snap a photo, and admire the artistic composition.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Taking a stroll and admiring fall’s vibrant hues is a quintessential autumn activity — and according to The New York Times, Nashville is one of the best cities to soak in the reds, oranges, and yellows of the beloved season.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Sep. 2025
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Each room and common area feels like a treasure box; there’s hardly an inch of space that doesn’t beg you to stop, snap a photo, and admire the artistic composition.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Taking a stroll and admiring fall’s vibrant hues is a quintessential autumn activity — and according to The New York Times, Nashville is one of the best cities to soak in the reds, oranges, and yellows of the beloved season.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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Yet last week’s warning from Jet2, a business respected for its cost control and excellent customer service, has served as a reminder that, for all the impressive growth of recent years, this remains a volatile and sometimes unpredictable sector.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Standing independently would be an Excelsior building that respected the architecture of the original 1940s building.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some restaurants have chosen to raise prices, while others have reduced their portion sizes, neither of which their customers appreciate.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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So, useful suggestions should be appreciated.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 33-year-old is very well regarded in coaching circles.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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At that time, Iryna Deriugina, President of the Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation, told me that the UGF would await action from the FIG regarding the Russian and Belarusian inclusion at the Paris competition.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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