1
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
my admiration for her increased when I discovered she had learned English only since coming to the U.S.
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
gaped in admiration as one flower-bedecked float after another paraded past them
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Recent Examples of admiration
During the interview, Robinson claimed an uprising is underway in Australia and declared his admiration for Hanson, while Stefanovic complimented Robinson’s tenacity and suggested some of Hanson’s ideas were gaining traction with mainstream voters.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Carlos expressed admiration for the variety of cultures present at El Mercadito.
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Asher Rae Aguirre,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Vance described his admiration for Nixon during a conversation at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
League reaction to the Heat’s acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo ran the fall gamut, from admiration for the team’s boldness to skepticism about what’s left around him.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Carlos expressed admiration for the variety of cultures present at El Mercadito.
—
Asher Rae Aguirre,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Vance described his admiration for Nixon during a conversation at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
League reaction to the Heat’s acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo ran the fall gamut, from admiration for the team’s boldness to skepticism about what’s left around him.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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There was enough notice for other cast members to swing by and pay their respects, too.
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To write about the Earth like that meant showing it some respect, even if the form of my respect was not grammatically acceptable.
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The two, alongside friend Cameron Munro, were among the thousands of Scottish supporters who descended on Fenway Park earlier this week, to the amazement and delight of many Red Sox fans.
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Even his core interest in creatures, so often a well of amazement and positivity, couldn’t pull him up.
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My years in medicine reinforced my appreciation for this country.
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The musical moment of appreciation between the players and patrons has echoed through the stadiums of Los Angeles and Seattle.
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The tournament brought more than a million visitors into the country, and a striking number of them have spent the trip documenting their astonishment at things Americans stopped seeing years ago.
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To the astonishment of many a Bobhead, Dylan’s guitarist Doug Lancio was replaced in Santa Barbara by Julian Lage, the youngish jazz star known for his work with Gary Burton and John Zorn.
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No one has a higher success rate in that regard than Pixar, and luckily for me, my kid is a fiend for any movie made by the Disney animation studio.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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And with the World Cup now running through July 19, these emotions of wonderment won’t go anywhere anytime soon.
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Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates.
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Starmer won praise from many for his international role, especially in bolstering European support for Ukraine.
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Germany's head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, gave Ecuador its deserved praise for the win today, saying his own team failed to find its rhythm in the second half.
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Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe.
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Perhaps this is Burn preparing to watch his team-mates from the comfort of the bench, letting his mind wander, or spectating in awe as England dominate the group on their way through to the knockouts.
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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