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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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
—The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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
On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
While they are admired for their beauty, The Wildcat Sanctuary says that fascination fuels the exotic pet trade and private ownership.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 May 2026
As a long outside corner that has long admired Patrick Surtain II, a former student of Parker’s with the Denver Broncos, Moore has already picked up on some wisdom from his new coach.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Without doubt, the novels of my late husband, Oscar Hijuelos, especially the Pulitzer-Prize winning The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, are admired around the world even though his writing is quintessentially American in tone and subject matter.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Many of us have known Lorenzo for years and admired his work.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 May 2026
Gray, who grew up near the Fairfax District, often admired the exterior of the Fox Wilshire movie palace, now the Saban Theatre.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Their stories live on in Sardinian lore with an almost mythical quality, the brigands admired for their intractability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Both hitters, Contreras in particular, admired their shots before beginning their trots around the bases.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Adjective
A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
—The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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
On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
The experience of being watched by Frida in the operating room, of being appreciated and admired by this younger woman, awakens something in Gabrielle.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
While they are admired for their beauty, The Wildcat Sanctuary says that fascination fuels the exotic pet trade and private ownership.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 May 2026
As a long outside corner that has long admired Patrick Surtain II, a former student of Parker’s with the Denver Broncos, Moore has already picked up on some wisdom from his new coach.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Without doubt, the novels of my late husband, Oscar Hijuelos, especially the Pulitzer-Prize winning The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, are admired around the world even though his writing is quintessentially American in tone and subject matter.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Many of us have known Lorenzo for years and admired his work.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 May 2026
Gray, who grew up near the Fairfax District, often admired the exterior of the Fox Wilshire movie palace, now the Saban Theatre.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Their stories live on in Sardinian lore with an almost mythical quality, the brigands admired for their intractability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Both hitters, Contreras in particular, admired their shots before beginning their trots around the bases.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Adjective
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Oeding said there is no appreciated value on the homes for the first three years of ownership.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Jays aren’t expecting brilliance from Corbin, but his dull consistency is much appreciated.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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He’s been beloved by fans, respected by his peers and consistently close enough on the biggest stages to make the major-less résumé feel more surprising than disappointing.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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By 1987, he was broadly respected across the legal community and was elected president of the San Diego County Bar Association.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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That means that the only official Cocteau Twins live release skips right over the most revered period of the band’s history.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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In addition to those allegations against Gardner in Mississippi, there are also claims of misconduct at one of the most revered gyms in competitive gymnastics.—
Jake Rosenwasser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Bournemouth’s departing Andoni Iraola is also still regarded as a strong contender, having been earmarked from the outset.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Our team had intimate conversations with ChatGPT, regarded as taboo, which unlocked the insight that people want to be fully seen without being judged or penalized.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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When a family loses a loved one, the team fills the box with fingerprints, hair locks and heartbeat strips.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Being the onstage voice of esteemed auteurs is a privilege Cheng takes seriously, especially when a director’s fans come up to him.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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No show has ever won more than three awards in a single night at the ceremony, putting Adolescence ahead of esteemed company, including Killing Eve and Happy Valley.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Grubs, the larval stage of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, are notorious garden pests that feed on the roots of cherished plants and grass.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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With Grace, his cherished daughter, books framed their fleeting bond.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Or that Salieri once masturbated over his beloved piano in an unfruitful attempt to cure his writer’s block.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Even so, the coincidence feels like an anointing, long overdue for someone who has spent decades in just about every beloved franchise, quietly establishing himself as the most important—or at least prolific—person in genre entertainment.—
James Grebey,
Time,
8 May 2026
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“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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