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
Witkoff expressed his admiration for how the family had conducted their campaign to bring Itay home, and underscored their pivotal role in highlighting the urgency of returning all remaining hostages.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Fear, devotion, inquisition, obsession, admiration – all attention is good attention.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In an interview with the Free Press last month, Farley talked about his admiration of the Chinese goverment's support of the industry's EVs and how fast the Chinese are at coming out with new technology.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Marilyn Monroe–loving Gala dates a rock star and earns admiration for having the warmth and joie de vivre that Lane lacks.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Fear, devotion, inquisition, obsession, admiration – all attention is good attention.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In an interview with the Free Press last month, Farley talked about his admiration of the Chinese goverment's support of the industry's EVs and how fast the Chinese are at coming out with new technology.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Marilyn Monroe–loving Gala dates a rock star and earns admiration for having the warmth and joie de vivre that Lane lacks.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
Noun
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Together, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of respect, safety, and integrity for all participants, staff, and stakeholders.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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They're grounded enough to treat everyone — from the CEO to the front desk — with the same respect.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Here, much to the amazement of onlookers, sacrificial animals such as bulls would drop dead after breathing in noxious carbon dioxide fumes swirling up from below.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Much to Altshuler’s amazement, Time was willing to consider it, but not if the Newsweek cover was going forward.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Hayes suggests expressing appreciation, complimenting the host, and, if appropriate, lightly noting your next engagement.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The image quickly drew astonishment and amusement from Reddit users, who could not believe the apparent lack of awareness—or concern—by the neighbors responsible.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Moments later, to her astonishment, Ducky climbed onto the front seat and gave a clear, unmistakable alert.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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In regards to the 2025 slate underperforming, that’s a full confession by the new C-suite, taking a swipe at the previous administration’s lineup.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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But overall for Irwin, there's a sense of wonderment for all things Aussie.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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But much like Greta encounters, there’s more than the bright lights, flashy live performances, spinning cotton candy and the wide-eyed wonderment of children and adults alike.—
Kelli Skye Fadroski,
Oc Register,
2 Sep. 2025
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Asked for just a few nice lines about the director for IndieWire, OutFest Next’s top trio of tastemakers — Sheryl Santacruz, Daniel Cooke, and Gabi Grossman, all familiar festival circuit faces with real warmth behind them — sent an effervescent text wall of sincere and complex praise via email.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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Having publicly criticized Davie several times over the summer amid a number of other scandals, Nandy was full of praise for Davie and Turness this time around.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
David M. Ewalt,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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In an update, Aubrey said that Sanders was in awe of what people were willing to give.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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