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
Jen's husband, Zac, also opened up about the difficult week and shared his admiration for his wife's resolve to push through.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
As Matthiessen stepped across the ship’s gray deck, the writer William Styron, his close friend, looked on with admiration.
—Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did his best to match Murphy’s admiration.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
There’s some about their mutual admiration or chemistry that works like magic.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
As Matthiessen stepped across the ship’s gray deck, the writer William Styron, his close friend, looked on with admiration.
—Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did his best to match Murphy’s admiration.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
There’s some about their mutual admiration or chemistry that works like magic.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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Lensed in New York by renowned portrait photographer Platon, the campaign unfolds in bold black-and-white images and a series of short films hinging on the five themes of friendship, respect, connection, trust and warmth, completed by behind-the-scenes moments.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The car is not the Camaro in most other respects, too, with the interior getting a bespoke redesign, the body panels changed, the bumpers changed, the front grille reworked, and the headlights and tail lights updated, too.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Teammates Curry and Horford, watching in street clothes from the bench, looked on in equal parts disbelief and amazement.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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To Steve’s amazement, the bear suddenly dropped to all fours and stepped backward – five or 10 yards into the alders and willows.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Her fans started donating $13 — Swift’s favorite number — to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to show their appreciation for the singer.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Its clothing doesn’t come cheap — a nylon tunnel down hooded jacket costs $1,075 — but its investment in material innovation and appreciation of (and ability to intertwine with) modern culture has contributed to its enduring popularity.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many people who knew Mamdani before his run for mayor confessed to some astonishment at the success of his campaign.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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There was a mix of astonishment and reservation in Kyiv on Wednesday — contrasted with bitter dismissal and some mocking defiance in Moscow — after President Donald Trump said Ukraine could reclaim all of its territory, a dramatic change in rhetoric on the war.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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In that regard, she is bested only by the Beatles, who had 19 LPs reach the ranking’s summit.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles fell flat in that regard with their 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday night, leaving six teams remaining with only one loss.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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But overall for Irwin, there's a sense of wonderment for all things Aussie.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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But much like Greta encounters, there’s more than the bright lights, flashy live performances, spinning cotton candy and the wide-eyed wonderment of children and adults alike.—
Kelli Skye Fadroski,
Oc Register,
2 Sep. 2025
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Irwin remains a top contender in Season 34, earning early praise from judge Derek Hough and tying for the highest score in Week 1.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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This could look like public recognition, unexpected praise from a boss or an opportunity to showcase your talents in a way that feels new and exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Seeing the awe-inspiring falls is the top priority for most travelers coming to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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After signing Marner, one look at Vegas’ forward group was enough to inspire genuine awe.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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