as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admire
The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Today, it is carefully preserved in the Chapel of the Holy Chalice inside València’s Cathedral, where pilgrims, scholars, and curious travelers from all over the world come to admire it.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Why do pop stars, designers, and everyday wearers alike keep returning to it, reinventing it, and re-admiring it?
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Granby was admired for his courage, generosity and devotion to his men.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Today, it is carefully preserved in the Chapel of the Holy Chalice inside València’s Cathedral, where pilgrims, scholars, and curious travelers from all over the world come to admire it.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Why do pop stars, designers, and everyday wearers alike keep returning to it, reinventing it, and re-admiring it?
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Granby was admired for his courage, generosity and devotion to his men.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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Consultations start with an honest evaluation of the donor area, followed by a hairline design that respects facial features and age.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meta also advises wearers to respect people's privacy and preferences.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Real estate typically appreciates, which adds to the homeowner’s wealth.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Learning about applications of research with visible societal impacts can help people understand and appreciate the role of funding in the scientific enterprise.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gein never did anything of the sort in real life and was regarded as a model patient.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give Amorim a full season, and losing to Sunderland was not regarded as terminal, doing so would have brought immense pressure.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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