admiration

noun

ˌad-mə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce admiration (audio)
Definition of admirationnext
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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2
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 Acme was developed by director Dave Green and colleagues in deep admiration of live action-animation hybrid classics like Who Framed Roger Rabbit. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Rapper Eminem expressed his admiration and sorrow at never getting to meet her. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 In an exclusive statement sent to WWD, Hall expressed her admiration for the award-winning makeup artist and the creative behind the campaign. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Even those who did not know Parton personally felt the loss, with Sarah Jessica Parker expressing her admiration for the multi-hyphenate. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
  1. respect
  2. amazement
  3. appreciation
  4. astonishment
  5. regard
  6. wonderment
  7. praise
  8. awe
Noun
  • The latter quickly earned respect in the NFL, scoring three touchdowns in six games as a rookie with the Miami Dolphins, before eventually latching on with the Colts in 2024.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • With all due respect to Han Solo, anyone who’s listened to Ford speak about his two most iconic roles knows Indy holds a particularly special place in his heart.
    — Frank DeRuggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of respect
Noun
  • Dos Santos stared toward the clock in amazement after finishing the 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at the Diamond League meet in Zurich.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sitting in a swivel chair in a hotel conference room, Victor Peng stares out the window at the Chicago River with a look of amazement.
    — Tal Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazement
Noun
  • After dealing with the online hate (and appreciation) for months, Gunn’s mental health took a toll.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • His father has a particular appreciation for long-running fantasy leagues.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciation
Noun
  • The Platts look on with astonishment when their idyllic 1970s neighborhood appears to be transported way back in time.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of astonishment
Noun
  • None of those AF1s had Swooshes either, so in that regard this ostrich twist keeps it consistent.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In that regard, this novel is a continuation more than anything.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of regard
Noun
  • Even in the nineteenth century, before the neuronic machinery of the retina was fully understood, biologists approached the eye with wonderment.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 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
  • Someone could see your value and potential, and perhaps offer you praise or an opportunity of sorts, but your schedule could be maxed out.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Clinton was one of many women in national politics sharing their praise and gratitude for Steinem.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • Simply buy your ticket, sit back, and enjoy Mother Nature’s awe-inspiring spectacle.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • At one point his colleagues, content to wait for help to retrieve Troy’s boot and dog tag from a very tall tree, watch in awe as Volkov strips down to his undershirt to effortlessly do it himself.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of awe

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