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as in respected
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.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
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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.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Conviction is one of the most admired leadership qualities.
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Jody Michael,
Forbes.com,
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.
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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.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
That creates a strange economic problem where prevention is admired in theory while underfunded in practice.
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Jeffrey Wessler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Your creativity and confidence are high, and so is your desire to be admired or chosen.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Hanks, who is also an author, screenwriter, director and producer, has enjoyed a storybook career as a successful and admired artist.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Moore was a Baptist evangelist, admired for his knowledge of the Scriptures and for his satirical edge from the pulpit.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
And their children deeply admired both of them.
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Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 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.
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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.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
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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.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Conviction is one of the most admired leadership qualities.
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Jody Michael,
Forbes.com,
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.
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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.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Those comments will have been warmly welcomed back in Europe by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who will consider his words public confirmation that a player hugely admired by club president Joan Laporta wants to join them.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
That creates a strange economic problem where prevention is admired in theory while underfunded in practice.
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Jeffrey Wessler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Your creativity and confidence are high, and so is your desire to be admired or chosen.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Hanks, who is also an author, screenwriter, director and producer, has enjoyed a storybook career as a successful and admired artist.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Moore was a Baptist evangelist, admired for his knowledge of the Scriptures and for his satirical edge from the pulpit.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
And their children deeply admired both of them.
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Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Adjective
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And truly appreciated songwriters.
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After all, your glutes can be the Hagrids or Ron Weasleys from Harry Potter of your body—often overlooked and under-appreciated.
Verb
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For roughly a century after the Constitution was ratified, private property, contracts and free internal trade within the United States were respected.
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He was respected throughout the locker room.
Adjective
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More than six decades on, Patrice Lumumba remains one of the most revered figures in Congolese history.
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In his more than 18 years as head of the Federal Reserve, Greenspan became one of the most revered public figures around the globe.
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.
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Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe.
Adjective
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
Adjective
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And no ball is complete without esteemed judges; which is why roughly an hour before showtime, comedian Michelle Buteau and drag queen Miss Peppermint are in the upper dining room of Sardi’s prepping for their short — but long awaited — turn with the scorecards.
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The design house has collaborated with esteemed names ranging from Zaha Hadid to Verner Panton and is best known for its lustrous silver tabletop pieces.
Adjective
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The history of reception is also a history of cherished hopes, beliefs, and misgivings.
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The ball, believed to be about 500 years old, is one of Scotland’s most cherished historical objects.
Adjective
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Fifty years later the beloved landmark was empty and ripe for reimagining.
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Most residents in town know it as The Little Red Schoolhouse, a beloved landmark that serves as a special beacon of history.
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