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
That coincided with Merrill’s formative years, from age nine to 15.
Merrill, who grew up a Red Sox fan, admired Machado and also sort of didn’t like him.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
President Trump, some of his cabinet members and his adviser Elon Musk sat ringside in Miami late Saturday night at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event — a spectacle of violence, throbbing music and cheering crowds that the president has long admired.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
On the one hand, such tactical flexibility is to be admired as Potter looks to implement a style of play that is grounded in the same principles, irrespective of his system or personnel.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Audi can make your 2010s niche racing dreams come true, in other words, which is probably a better way to spend the money burning a hole in your pocket than buying yet another supercar that will sit in a garage to be admired.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
President Trump, some of his cabinet members and his adviser Elon Musk sat ringside in Miami late Saturday night at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event — a spectacle of violence, throbbing music and cheering crowds that the president has long admired.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
On the one hand, such tactical flexibility is to be admired as Potter looks to implement a style of play that is grounded in the same principles, irrespective of his system or personnel.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Audi can make your 2010s niche racing dreams come true, in other words, which is probably a better way to spend the money burning a hole in your pocket than buying yet another supercar that will sit in a garage to be admired.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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He is well respected by the community and represents the very best of our next generation of leaders.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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During the first tone-setting 100 days of Trump’s second presidency, reaching a ceasefire agreement that’s respected by both sides — let alone a peace deal — has arguably been much harder than the White House leader had anticipated.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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With easy access to the River Thames, Battersea Park, and the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Chelsea’s King’s Road and Sloane Square, residents will appreciate the quality of their home amidst the lively city atmosphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kate previously shared on a podcast that growing up, her family taught her the importance of appreciating the outdoors.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a statement regarding the ICJ hearings on April 28, U.N. Legal Counsel Elinor Hammarskjöld outlined the U.N.’s concerns about Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Several universities have found themselves in Trump's crosshairs as his administration made demands regarding campus policies and governance.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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