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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
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
—The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Those who knew him, admired him.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Indeed, much of the ambitious sculpture of the postwar period that Gehry admired, and that critics have sometimes invoked to judge his work, was founded on the systematic elimination of the very problems architecture must solve.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The state’s effort to rename the holiday is part of a wave of other moves to alter memorials honoring the man who, in the 1960s and 1970s, helped secure better wages and working conditions for farmworkers and had been admired by many Democratic leaders.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The state's effort to rename the holiday is part of a wave of other moves to alter memorials honoring the man who in the 1960s helped secure better wages and working conditions for farmworkers and had been admired by many Democratic leaders.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Those in the industry both admired and feared his tactics.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
That’s roughly as bright as Venus, which many stargazers admired with the unaided eye during last month’s planet parade.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Those who admired him say his impact will endure.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
—The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
In the conspiracy-minded 2020s, that success is more widely feared than admired or understood.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Those who knew him, admired him.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Indeed, much of the ambitious sculpture of the postwar period that Gehry admired, and that critics have sometimes invoked to judge his work, was founded on the systematic elimination of the very problems architecture must solve.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The state’s effort to rename the holiday is part of a wave of other moves to alter memorials honoring the man who, in the 1960s and 1970s, helped secure better wages and working conditions for farmworkers and had been admired by many Democratic leaders.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The state's effort to rename the holiday is part of a wave of other moves to alter memorials honoring the man who in the 1960s helped secure better wages and working conditions for farmworkers and had been admired by many Democratic leaders.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Those in the industry both admired and feared his tactics.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
That’s roughly as bright as Venus, which many stargazers admired with the unaided eye during last month’s planet parade.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Those who admired him say his impact will endure.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Adjective
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Their professionalism and dedication is deeply appreciated.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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So pressure against Hezbollah was growing internally and externally, and the government did things that were not well enough appreciated.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pastors doubt their stories, especially when the accused is respected.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some may even have had a brush with him at one time or another, but respected the man for having done his job the right way.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Eric Nadel is in a group that includes Mel Allen, Bob Uecker, Harry Kalas, Jerry Coleman, Denny Matthews, Red Barber, Ernie Harwell, Jon Miller, Jack Brickhouse, Marty Brennaman, Harry Caray, Jack Buck, and maybe the most revered of them all, Vin Scully.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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In February, a large contingent of city residents made the short drive into Indianapolis to one of Indiana’s most revered basketball cathedrals, Hinkle Fieldhouse.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Graham’s consulting role is perhaps more surprising as he is not known first and foremost for his comedy chops, although he is widely regarded as one of the most prolific creatives in British TV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fajgenbaum says six people have been treated with the drug so far, including five children, and all five children showed meaningful improvement — sitting up, engaging more with loved ones, and in some cases making gains that once seemed out of reach.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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So the loved one ends up inside a vacuum cleaner and thrown out.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That said, King, Kudrow, et al, show their cards by putting the heroic monologue in defense of writers into the mouth of Burrows, the most trusted and esteemed member of the cast.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan are getting the cover song treatment courtesy of some of their most esteemed peers.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Steven Jones was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a cherished brother and a beloved uncle, his sister said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole just landed on the streamer and the nine-episode Scandi series focuses on his beloved Harry Hole novels, the troubled detective that launched the powerhouse Norwegian author’s writing career.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now, the beloved lifestyle creator is making her biggest move yet — stepping from social media into the streaming world with her very own series on Tubi.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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