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to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admired
ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Having admired Brobbey for some time, Sunderland duly made their move on the final day of the summer transfer window.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Danny Schmitt of Batavia admired the artist’s work on Saturday.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Top Best Fashion Deals Some of my most complimented outfits are from Madewell, which are often admired for looking designer on a budget.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Its reporting on the Watergate scandal under the legendary editor Ben Bradlee made history; the reporters responsible, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, have inspired generations of journalists since; the paper’s writers and photographers were admired the world over.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Have women forgotten the art of standing out and being admired?
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
For much of the nineteenth century, dolls were made at home from corn husks, clothing scraps, and the like, or produced from expensive, fragile bisque porcelain and kept high up on shelves to be admired by grownup collectors, not pawed by clumsy kids.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
And frankly, admired how Craig went about doing it.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Jeff’s passing was not only a gut punch to his family—his wife Eileen, daughter Mikaela, and son Taylor—and to an elite ski circuit that admired him.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Having admired Brobbey for some time, Sunderland duly made their move on the final day of the summer transfer window.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Danny Schmitt of Batavia admired the artist’s work on Saturday.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Top Best Fashion Deals Some of my most complimented outfits are from Madewell, which are often admired for looking designer on a budget.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Its reporting on the Watergate scandal under the legendary editor Ben Bradlee made history; the reporters responsible, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, have inspired generations of journalists since; the paper’s writers and photographers were admired the world over.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Have women forgotten the art of standing out and being admired?
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
For much of the nineteenth century, dolls were made at home from corn husks, clothing scraps, and the like, or produced from expensive, fragile bisque porcelain and kept high up on shelves to be admired by grownup collectors, not pawed by clumsy kids.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
And frankly, admired how Craig went about doing it.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Adjective
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As a busy mom to a toddler, this was very much-appreciated.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chronic low hydration is a common yet under-appreciated contributor to constipation, Judge says.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Scheller, well-respected in Central Florida’s legal community, has been pulling together a team of attorneys willing to represent pro bono migrants detained locally.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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And those choices have to be respected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Laila Nakhla is arguably Egypt’s most revered contemporary jewelry designer, with more than four decades of expertise in fusing the aesthetics of the ancients with a modern twist.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the backlash suggests On This Day… is still somewhat ahead of its time, and that viewers don’t want revered storytellers embracing artificial intelligence.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Often regarded as Egypt’s answer to Alfred Hitchcock, the great director Kamal al Sheikh was known for his noir-inflected, clear-eyed explorations of class.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even Alphabet, which is widely regarded as the biggest AI winner in the group, is down 11% off a recent peak.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Grateful for time away with loved ones.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Such a quick commute and maintaining close ties with loved ones clearly worked in Chelsea’s favour.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Turning to two esteemed institutions in Berlin—the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung—the BLfD utilized the BESSY II synchrotron radiation source, LBV continued.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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An impressive wine list pays tribute to the late Melvyn Master, Waxman's esteemed sommelier and former partner (the restaurant’s name comes from Jonathan and Melvyn).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My parents have both passed away, and my birthday has always been a cherished day, filled with memories and meaning.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The five-mile bridge opened in 1957, and is a cherished landmark in addition to providing a crucial transportation link for traffic on Interstate 75.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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La España, one of the area’s most beloved panaderías, is a short walk away, and Latidos coffee shop is right next door for an easy morning stop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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His arrest also poses a serious reputational and constitutional risk for the monarchy, whose popularity has declined following the death of the beloved Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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