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
Tomljanovic nodded in admiration.
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
And in Beyond the Pale, Nicholas writes of himself at sixteen, wrestling with both his rebellion with and admiration for his father.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey has admiration for Orange Lutheran soccer.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Established in 1947 by Rose Repetto, this French brand quickly carved a niche in the world of dance, gaining the admiration of leading ballet dancers for its high-quality dancewear and ballet shoes.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
And in Beyond the Pale, Nicholas writes of himself at sixteen, wrestling with both his rebellion with and admiration for his father.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey has admiration for Orange Lutheran soccer.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Established in 1947 by Rose Repetto, this French brand quickly carved a niche in the world of dance, gaining the admiration of leading ballet dancers for its high-quality dancewear and ballet shoes.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for admiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
Noun
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Straight talk invites mutual respect and steadier cooperation.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Being a good role model shows your child how to behave with kindness, honesty, and respect.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fans and celebrities shared their amazement in a video shared by the show on Instagram.—
Ryan Brennan
March 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 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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People around you should respond well to honesty and appreciation.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Price appreciation has slowed, but homes are still expensive, so large monthly mortgage payments will deter many from buying their first home or from upgrading to a larger home.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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To my astonishment, the classic poem became one of the most mind-expanding literary experiences of my life.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 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
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Lees aren’t different in that regard, but growing up together allows a helpful on-court dynamic.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 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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Beyond the star’s praise, the everyday pick boasts a versatile design and unique asymmetrical silhouette that’ll earn compliments galore.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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So far, the movie has drawn mixed reviews from critics, though most of them have nothing but praise for Buckley.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cue awe-inspiring action sequences, gory battles and mental anguish that pushes Ritchson, er, 81, to his physical limits.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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