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
Charlotte and Bernadette often walk or bike around the city, admiring it.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Your creativity and confidence are high, and so is your desire to be admired or chosen.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Cruise its glassy waters and admire historic structures as well as an amazing spectrum of biodiversity, including bluebreast, gilt, and spotted and Tippecanoe darters.
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Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
He is backed by a squad of some of the best players in every position, many of them ten or even fifteen years younger, all of whom admire and adore him.
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Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for admire
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Your creativity and confidence are high, and so is your desire to be admired or chosen.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Cruise its glassy waters and admire historic structures as well as an amazing spectrum of biodiversity, including bluebreast, gilt, and spotted and Tippecanoe darters.
—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
He is backed by a squad of some of the best players in every position, many of them ten or even fifteen years younger, all of whom admire and adore him.
—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for admire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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Mars activates your 10th House of Career and Status, asking for crisp goals and tidy timelines that still respect people’s bandwidth.
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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The house is tucked down a long, gravel driveway, surrounded by nature, which Monson de Kansky says is the most important thing she’s learned to appreciate.
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Edible, usable, and consumable items are always appreciated.
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Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
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Widely regarded as one of the best tour companies for travelers over 50, Road Scholar is a nonprofit organization that emphasizes lifelong learning and educational travel for older travelers.
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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