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 But Veda has zero admiration for Mildred’s rapid upward mobility, striking the pose of a blue blood who looks down on hard work. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 In my experience, motivation increases with admiration, such as when students are confronted with great people or great works of art. — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 June 2026 What hasn’t changed, though, is Bedford’s incredible proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, its admiration of history, or its walkability. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for admiration

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Noun

Toney is challenging Ulbrich — and rapidly earning respect from the head of the Falcons’ defensive staff.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Every day, we are honored to tell America’s stories and hold that responsibility with the utmost regard, respect, and fidelity.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of respect

Noun

The two, alongside friend Cameron Munro, were among the thousands of Scottish supporters who descended on Fenway Park earlier this week, to the amazement and delight of many Red Sox fans.

— Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Even his core interest in creatures, so often a well of amazement and positivity, couldn’t pull him up.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Definition of amazement

Noun

The bonus of birding For many birders, a growing appreciation for birds naturally leads to a desire to protect them.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Mayor Dan Slater addressed the membership to express the city’s appreciation for the numerous community contributions from the Woman’s Club of Orange.

— Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

Definition of appreciation

Noun

The tournament brought more than a million visitors into the country, and a striking number of them have spent the trip documenting their astonishment at things Americans stopped seeing years ago.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 June 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

And in that regard, Ferrari has utterly outdone itself, especially following the Luce EV debacle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
If those companies lose interest in preserving that work (Netflix is the real platform to watch, in that regard), audiences might never find another copy — period.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of regard

Noun

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
Once again, Adam Elliot balances deep cynicism with wonderment in the challenging and funny film, with a great many unexpected twists.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Definition of wonderment

Noun

His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 5 July 2026
This comes as the ex-Apprentice host on July 3 tossed some praise Clinton’s way in a book reading event with Second Lady Usha Vance on the latter’s podcast.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 July 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

Knowing there are other places in our solar system to witness total eclipses of our star does nothing to reduce the awe and majesty of this amazing sight.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
All the most gasp-inspiring moments of visual awe — such as Moana soaring across the sea as a manta ray spirit swims underneath her — are just a little stronger, a little bolder and brighter, in their original art form.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

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