ADMIRATION Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

admiration

noun

ˌad-mə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of admiration

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 Both have earned the lasting respect and admiration of their fans and, above all, of their players, who have fought tooth and nail for them and their ideas at every turn. — Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026 The Spanish captain has great admiration for Messi but warned that the rest of Argentina’s squad is also dangerous. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Though the two have not divulged a complete explanation for their divorce, both have since professed admiration for one other. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026 Clark has returned the favor, expressing similar admiration for LeBron, calling him one of her biggest basketball idols and describing him as the greatest of all time. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for admiration

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Noun

With all due respect to Interstate 20 in DFW, 635 in Dallas, I-10 in Houston or Loop 1604 in San Antonio, I-35 in Austin ranks as one of the most challenging in Texas.

— Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
The decision has been made with the utmost respect for the producers, the creative team and the entire company.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Definition of respect

Noun

His appreciation for Twardzik, a tough and cerebral floor general for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1970s, is a deeper cut.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Among the four major North American men’s sports leagues, MLB is the only one without a salary cap, and the appreciation of its franchises has lagged in comparison to the others.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of appreciation

Noun

The revelation itself becomes part of the artwork, shifting the experience from astonishment to reflection and encouraging a more critical examination of the assumptions that shape everyday life.

— Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
To the astonishment of many a Bobhead, Dylan’s guitarist Doug Lancio was replaced in Santa Barbara by Julian Lage, the youngish jazz star known for his work with Gary Burton and John Zorn.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of astonishment

Noun

Don’t overlook the significance that has for Pitts, who holds Koger in high regard.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
His performances in the FA Cup final against Manchester City and European Championship final against Spain in 2024, each time vying with Rodri in midfield, attest to his ability in that regard.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of regard

Noun

For his critics, Nolan’s realist instincts will seem like an inability to surrender fully to the wonderment of the tale, indicating a fundamental mismatch between filmmaker and material.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
The discovery, meant to stoke doubts about the authenticity of Freddy’s wonderment at basic aspects of American life, soon led to a more damaging one.

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Definition of wonderment

Noun

Grant, however, has already drawn the praise of coach Jeff Hafley.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
But for all the praise Boone showered on Lombard on Friday, the skipper didn’t want to put any sort of timeline on his ETA or comment on whatever boxes the farmhand may still need to check.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

Some of it was weird, some of it was creepy and some was awe-inspiring.

— Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 24 July 2026
Nearly every person in the arena was on their feet, including a cohort of incoming Jayhawks watching in awe to see if their predecessors could complete a 14-point second half comeback to defeat the K-State alumni squad at Washburn’s arena.

— Latif Love July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of awe

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