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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
Throughout the interview, Chiuri’s admiration for founder Adele Fendi, and her daughters Carla, Anna, Paola, Franca, and Alda Fendi, was reiterated — clearly mentors for the young Chiuri in her early days at the company.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Liu’s smiley piercing has become part of her signature look, but health professionals want to make sure admiration doesn’t lead to uninformed decisions.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Gone are the days of a brawny construction worker or brainy engineer stepping up to build a sturdy shelter, winning the admiration (or the loathing) of their new tribemates.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Collins, who has often shared her admiration for Hepburn with fans and leaned into her striking resemblance to the late star in past photo shoots, celebrate the news on social media Monday.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Liu’s smiley piercing has become part of her signature look, but health professionals want to make sure admiration doesn’t lead to uninformed decisions.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Gone are the days of a brawny construction worker or brainy engineer stepping up to build a sturdy shelter, winning the admiration (or the loathing) of their new tribemates.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Collins, who has often shared her admiration for Hepburn with fans and leaned into her striking resemblance to the late star in past photo shoots, celebrate the news on social media Monday.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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In many respects, the war with Iran poses greater risks to the oil market than Russia’s war with Ukraine when that conflict began in 2022.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Hen’s Teeth is in every respect a companion album to Light Verse, the 2024 album where Beam returned to active duty after an extended hiatus.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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Vokietaitis even managed to draw a foul call on the opening tip, much to the amazement of Miller and his team.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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To my amazement, up shot Leo’s hand.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Walmart, in an email to The Associated Press, expressed its appreciation for the commitment and effort of its drivers, highlighting their important role in delivering quality service and products to customers.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Stasevska, with her razor-sharp appreciation of the power of Glass’ work, is the ideal conductor to bring it there.—
Tim Greiving,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Williams played to an adoring crowd at Austin's Westwood Country Club in two matches at the ATX Open this past week and left players and fans alike in astonishment at her ability to still bang with some of the best young players in the game.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Entomologist Dmitry Telnov, who participated in the expedition, expressed particular astonishment at the find.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Venusian shrewdness and Mercurian intelligence are coming together to boost your analytical powers — at least, in regard to your own finances.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Jenna references this in regard to cleaning up before playdates.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The American people this morning, George, are scratching their heads in wonderment and in fear of what the president has proposed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Jan. 2026
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In a piece for HoopsHype this week, longtime NBA agent Bernie Lee lavished praise on Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, who blew Lee away during a free agent meeting last summer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Republican praise for military action Texas Republicans broadly framed the strikes as justified and necessary, saying the operation projected American strength and sent a deterrent message.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 Mar. 2026
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Alec Millender was in awe his first time walking around UConn’s practice facility, seeing all of the evidence that his favorite player, Kemba Walker, spent his college career across the street in Gampel Pavilion.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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