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Recent Examples of admiration The group has long been vocal about their admiration for Nicks. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 25 June 2025 But this experience has rekindled my admiration for your dynamic spirit and creativity. Footwear News, 24 June 2025 Following the upload, the Grammy-winner’s comment section filled with admiration and positive comments about her in mommy mode. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025 Pink Pink roses depict admiration and appreciation, offering an alternative to red roses for a romantic partner. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for admiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
Noun
  • And finally, 1% said that in many other respects, certain other countries were better than the US.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Antonio made an emotional return to the London Stadium in March before the 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, and some supporters paraded banners as a mark of respect.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Then, to my utter amazement, four geese tumbled one by one out of the line-stone dead, not even a kicker.
    Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
  • Within three weeks, to Akasha’s amazement, Shimshai was up to 40 orders a day.
    Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • That’s because stock is only taxed when it’s sold, and not on its appreciation in value; activists like the protesters in Venice this week want that to change.
    Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Montano expressed appreciation for $5 million worth of federal grants that will be used to improve local intersections and school zones.
    Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Johansson even joked in her musical monologue that castmember Sarah Sherman was leaving, to Sherman's mock astonishment.
    Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2025
  • In a perfect world for Robertson, the astonishment and bewilderment Knies had at Robertson’s game would be enough to push Robertson into the playoffs.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Note in this regard the long-standing position of NACD is that a positive workforce culture is a significant corporate asset.
    Michael Peregrine, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • The changes come under pressure from the European Commission with regard to compliance with the Digital Markets Act, or DMA.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The setting for the show is the beauteous grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been tricked out to accommodate all sorts of interactive and balloon-based wonderment.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
  • During his latest mission, his third long-duration on the International Space Station, Pettit brought his brand of wonderment to the assignment.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While Monster Hunter Wilds received a lot of praise at launch, the longer-term fortunes of the game four months later have been dismal.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Pahlavi has voiced support for Israel’s actions, drawing praise from some in the Iranian diaspora and accusations of betrayal from many others.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Gore, whose basketball dunks and overall athleticism left Padres folks in awe during his San Diego tenure, had three assists in such a span.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • The trip is filmed like a father-son safari, with Spike in awe at the sheer expanse of the mainland.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 June 2025

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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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