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
Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.
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Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Quentin Tarantino has expressed admiration for her cinematic gifts, and Francis Ford Coppola reportedly dined with her at the first Telluride Film Festival in 1974 where both directors were honored.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Joining in the mutual admiration society, Collette, in turn, paid tribute to the veteran actress.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Most recently Tarella drew a forest of animals and plants for the surprising urban oasis in Bantian Vanke Plaza mall in Shenzhen, China, reflecting his lifelong admiration for fauna and flora.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Quentin Tarantino has expressed admiration for her cinematic gifts, and Francis Ford Coppola reportedly dined with her at the first Telluride Film Festival in 1974 where both directors were honored.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Joining in the mutual admiration society, Collette, in turn, paid tribute to the veteran actress.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Most recently Tarella drew a forest of animals and plants for the surprising urban oasis in Bantian Vanke Plaza mall in Shenzhen, China, reflecting his lifelong admiration for fauna and flora.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
Noun
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Every caregiver deserves respect and freedom from judgment.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Balancing Authenticity And Messaging Discipline At FDH Aero, our values—service first, respect, amplification, open-mindedness and accountability—aren’t just wall art.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And rather than indignation or rage or fury, what comes through in the letters is his sheer amazement at being in this predicament.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Redditors React Redditors were quick to share their amazement.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Language contains appreciation, perspective, and possibility.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dershowitz during the impeachment trial offered an expansive defense of presidential power that provoked astonishment among Democrats.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Rapace’s response externalizes four different beats, from a snort to a tear, astonishment to anger.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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Asked about his thinking and intentions in regards to conflict of interest disclosures by administrative law judges, Martin, the bill sponsor, responded via text with a question.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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In this regard, Credo stands out as a high-risk but potentially high-reward investment in the infrastructure sector of the AI revolution.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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My love Bobby looked at life as an adventure taking me by the hand leading me through a world of wonderment from music to poetry and painting.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Aug. 2025
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Like the nursery pictured, a room with this design can easily flow with the rest of the home while also leaning into colors and patterns to foster a sense of childlike wonderment.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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The praise makes Goldenberg uncomfortable.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Sep. 2025
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An outer wall of the exhibit includes commentary through the centuries from great poets and scholars about the awe-inspiring site.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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