as in respected
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admired
Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
His brother admired Zach’s comeback.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
It was also admired by the American founders.
—Carla Gardina Pestana, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
In the second story, the former Democratic nominee for vice president celebrated the falling stock value of an American company long admired for its innovation and success.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Naturalists have admired them for centuries.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Much of Chicago’s rise from provincial Midwestern town to admired international metropolis was the result of strong mayors with both responsibility and accountability for public safety, schools and transportation.
—Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Pinto beans and black-eyed peas got the most shoutouts, and Southern brands like Camellia Beans from Louisiana and Luck’s from North Carolina are most admired, of course.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
In fact, Applegate admired everything about her, down to her outfit.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
As the night stretched luxuriously late, champagne glasses were topped off, diamonds admired anew, and petits fours passed to prolong the evening’s magic.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
His brother admired Zach’s comeback.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
It was also admired by the American founders.
—Carla Gardina Pestana, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
In the second story, the former Democratic nominee for vice president celebrated the falling stock value of an American company long admired for its innovation and success.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Naturalists have admired them for centuries.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Much of Chicago’s rise from provincial Midwestern town to admired international metropolis was the result of strong mayors with both responsibility and accountability for public safety, schools and transportation.
—Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Pinto beans and black-eyed peas got the most shoutouts, and Southern brands like Camellia Beans from Louisiana and Luck’s from North Carolina are most admired, of course.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
In fact, Applegate admired everything about her, down to her outfit.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Verb
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To foster active listening within your team, organize regular check-ins free of distractions and create open forums for discussion, allowing diverse opinions to be shared and respected at all levels.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that brands can confidently order products knowing that the origins and certifications are all verified and respected.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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While regarded as a decent prospect, the former Norwich City player is well down the pecking order.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.—
Jackson Hawkins,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The film, which opens the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons (Orizzonti) section on Wednesday, is a multi-layered story that explores the revered and yet flawed Catholic icon and the titular role may be, says Rapace, one of her most complicated characters to date.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
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His stint as a junior designer in the Oldsmobile Exterior Studio put him in the drafting process of what would become his most revered vehicle, the Toronado, and launched a 40-year career as a designer at the company.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Markets like Europe and Asia’s in particular have really appreciated the sports tourer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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An adult/older teen home without any other pets would be appreciated.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To help decompress from his acting roles, Butler has turned to a pair of esteemed Hollywood friends.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2025
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His songwriting process involves infusing his own creative material with the work of esteemed Nashville songwriters including Jessi Alexander, Chase McGill and Randy Montana.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Algae blooms are a huge and growing problem for Wisconsin's beloved waters.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The beloved Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks return to the Ohio Riverfront this Labor Day weekend.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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