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verb

present participle of admire

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of admiring
Adjective
Today, he is known by relatively few — but those few are deeply admiring. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024 The back half of the album skews less admiring and more playful. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2024
Verb
Now, the centerpiece is a skating rink in which skaters can glide over the ice while admiring the views of the Financial District skyscrapers, East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The trailer concludes with Jack admiring Mel in her wedding gown. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for admiring 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
Adjective
  • Picture a future where devices not only interpret your words but also recognize emotional cues, adapt to your preferences, anticipate needs and support you in creating favorable outcomes at home or work.
    Thorsten Zander, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a dig at OpenAI — even when the news item in question is supposed to be favorable to President Trump.
    Chris Welch, The Verge, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.
    Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Healthcare was the only positive sector, up +0.18%, while consumer discretionary fell -3.43%, real estate fell -2.29, and consumer staples fell -2.09%.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Panthers more than doubled their win total from 2023 in 2024, and the hope, at least from the most positive onlookers, should be another doubling in 2025.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • With property values consistently appreciating and strong income potential, real estate remains a highly profitable investment choice.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The first look at Sue Storm has gone a bit viral, with players…appreciating her character design.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.
    Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Boyd may have tried to explain the situation, but pushing a coach, or anyone for that matter, is never a good look.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.
    Katie Baron, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.
    Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Hopper was appreciative of her son's school for allowing him this time.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Here’s are a few ways to be more appreciative of your partner this year: Recognize the little things.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The agreement did not go through the regular state contracting process, which typically features the governor and two other members of the Board of Public Works publicly vetting and approving contracts about every two weeks.
    Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024
  • With its double-layer construction, the Lassen provided our testers with enough wind protection to wear as an outer layer for sunny spring ski conditions, and garnered a few approving nods on the lodge deck after.
    Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024

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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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