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 The company sees India as a potential next frontier thanks to its population size, growing middle class and cultural admiration for celebrities, which plays right into Boxbollen’s marketing strategy. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 In those circles, producing shocking or violent content can bring attention, admiration and status. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 What has driven me is a genuine admiration and pure curiosity to learn more about the group and individual family members consisting of it. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Carpenter voiced similar admiration for her aunt on a 2021 interview with Capital FM. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 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
  • Beth Miller of Wagtown advises responsible pet parenting, emphasizing research and respect.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ay said Öz İplik-İş held joint calls with H&M Group and Inditex to remind them of their obligations under their global framework agreements with IndustriALL Global Union, including respect for freedom of association and collective bargaining.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of respect
Noun
  • To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging.
    — Debby Waldman, Parents, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Captain America — also appears in the trailer’s final moments, much to Thor’s amazement.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of amazement
Noun
  • Campbell recently spoke to PEOPLE exclusively about his appreciation for Gerber’s bookish background.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Other board members, including Mavis Bates and Deborah Allan, expressed appreciation that the board was getting a jump on the budget.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 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
  • The dancers move without much regard for the audience, and the performances can, at times, seem to be more for González’s troupes than the people watching them.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, most of the adjustments a company would need to make in this regard would benefit human and AI readers alike, potentially making for a better user experience overall.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 6 Aug. 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
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  • Despite Schaffer’s praise of his acting chops, Lewis doesn’t think the ex-POTUS will be rushing to add more credits to his IMDb page.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The song removal was greeted with praise from Swift fans in the Tik Tok comments.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • While the Moon missions seemingly ended in 1972, a new generation experienced similar awe with the 2026 Artemis mission to the Moon.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Some date back decades, drawing the awe of Angelenos since the 1930s.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of awe

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