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
Earlier in the interview, Jelly Roll offered up praise and admiration for the professional wrestlers of WWE.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
The wonder of the encounter is the spark from which everything arises, and that wonder, deepened over time, becomes admiration for what is alive in its most essential and authentic form.
—Vogue, 30 July 2025
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has never hidden his admiration, creating the potential for a more satisfying third act in the Premier League.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Royals broadcasters Joel Goldberg and Jake Eisenberg posted social-media messages about their admiration of Fermin, as did MLB.com writer Anne Rogers.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admiration
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
The wonder of the encounter is the spark from which everything arises, and that wonder, deepened over time, becomes admiration for what is alive in its most essential and authentic form.
—Vogue, 30 July 2025
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has never hidden his admiration, creating the potential for a more satisfying third act in the Premier League.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Royals broadcasters Joel Goldberg and Jake Eisenberg posted social-media messages about their admiration of Fermin, as did MLB.com writer Anne Rogers.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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Their integration into the local community—learning Spanish, hiring locally, supporting artisans—has earned them deep respect.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hosting every summit in a big European city would alleviate much of the pressure to re-invent the wheel every time with respect to hotels, transit, and other boring but essential logistical details.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That recruitment story, the one people repeat with amazement today, is now written into Charlotte’s soul.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Woo’s mother, Hilary, entered the conversation with pure amazement.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Good news: An appreciation of good graces isn’t going anywhere, at least in our neck of the woods.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The store has an intimate but dynamic feel, designed to spark conversation, connection and a deeper appreciation for diverse storytelling.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bare feet on grass, and astonishment at my little apple tree.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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In an era of deepfakes and algorithmic sleight-of-hand, authentic astonishment is more valuable than ever.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Mohamed Salah remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, and will be followed closely in that regard by record signing Florian Wirtz.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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With regard to commercial spaceflight, the White House ordered the Transportation Department to create a list of activities officials there believe are not subject to NEPA, and establish exclusions under NEPA for launch and reentry licenses.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 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 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
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Di Gregorio is joined in the cast by Greta Scarano (Suburra), who also won praise for her feature directorial debut La Vita Da Grandi, as the daughter, and Game of Thrones star Tom Wlaschiha, as her cheating husband who walks from Germany to Rome in search of forgiveness.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ahead is the chance to earn more than praise as part of the front five.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many viewers were left in awe of the simple yet profound act of kindness.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cannon is in awe of the way Tiesi handles herself on the show.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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