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
Through art, we are reminded to stop, admire and care for this living, breathing part of the planet.
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Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
When Modi met Obama, not long after taking office, the two visited the memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., a man Modi claimed to admire.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
He will be laid to rest in the same chapel where Clement VIII, an 11th-century pope whom Francis particularly admired, is also buried.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
When Modi met Obama, not long after taking office, the two visited the memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., a man Modi claimed to admire.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
He will be laid to rest in the same chapel where Clement VIII, an 11th-century pope whom Francis particularly admired, is also buried.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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He is well respected by the community and represents the very best of our next generation of leaders.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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During the first tone-setting 100 days of Trump’s second presidency, reaching a ceasefire agreement that’s respected by both sides — let alone a peace deal — has arguably been much harder than the White House leader had anticipated.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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With easy access to the River Thames, Battersea Park, and the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Chelsea’s King’s Road and Sloane Square, residents will appreciate the quality of their home amidst the lively city atmosphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kate previously shared on a podcast that growing up, her family taught her the importance of appreciating the outdoors.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a statement regarding the ICJ hearings on April 28, U.N. Legal Counsel Elinor Hammarskjöld outlined the U.N.’s concerns about Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Several universities have found themselves in Trump's crosshairs as his administration made demands regarding campus policies and governance.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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