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
The finale stretched out over two hours, and by the time Canada, Shires, and Jason Boland, respectively, stepped into the spotlight to cap the night, the love and admiration for Snider had been laid bare.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
While baking with whole grains remains Jullapat’s guiding principle, this book is dedicated to her admiration of those who, well, bake in the morning.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
And there was such a sense of applause and a sense of understanding and admiration and that meant a lot to her.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The admiration between Teyana Taylor and Amy Madigan is mutual, and throughout the award season, the stars have shown their support.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
While baking with whole grains remains Jullapat’s guiding principle, this book is dedicated to her admiration of those who, well, bake in the morning.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
And there was such a sense of applause and a sense of understanding and admiration and that meant a lot to her.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The admiration between Teyana Taylor and Amy Madigan is mutual, and throughout the award season, the stars have shown their support.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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In that respect, the Kings took one of their best losses of the season Sunday, falling 116-99 to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in the fourth game of a five-game road trip.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The book is a mostly light-hearted exploration of Bennett's relationship with the tournament, from growing up in England rooting for his local soccer heroes, to watching in amazement every four years as teams from all over the globe take the spotlight on the World Cup stage.—
Jeffrey Pierre,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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When Adebayo hit his final two foul shots to reach 83 points, players shook their heads in amazement.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Venus graces your sign until April 24, wrapping you in an energy that rewards indulgence, self-appreciation, and sensory pleasure.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Buy the asset, hold through volatility, and wait for long-term appreciation.—
Felysha Walker,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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To his astonishment — and culinary indignation — the screen returned an absolute void.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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In this regard, Wienerberger’s Denton brickworks is emerging as a flagship project for the UK ceramics sector.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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In some regards, that association is baked into the underlying value of their media rights agreements.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The artist hopes the unexpected aural immersion, this amble through an audio garden, will be calming and reflective, revealing hidden details of the neighborhood as well as a sense of wonderment — an intriguing rather than stressful walk to the station.—
Anne Tschida,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’s high praise from one who has coached four Hall of Famers and several more who are destined to be so, but this team broke an eight-year championship drought last season and, despite the loss of superstar Paige Bueckers, didn’t skip a beat this year.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Clark and Carol look on, a mixture of awe and exhaustion, as Floyd signs with this kid through his hands during another comically sappy pep talk.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Many commenters expressed awe at the scale and age of the discovery, while others praised the museum’s scientific work and said the find deserved broader media coverage.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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