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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
Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
You’re admired for your strength of purpose.
—Georgia Nichols, Dallas Morning News, 5 Apr. 2026
Many plants are admired for their striking aesthetic qualities, and flowers such as tulips, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies beautify fields, gardens, windowsills, and bouquets the world over.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Both Malhotra and Johnson are former Canucks players and are generally admired by the fan base.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In the conspiracy-minded 2020s, that success is more widely feared than admired or understood.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Those who knew him, admired him.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Indeed, much of the ambitious sculpture of the postwar period that Gehry admired, and that critics have sometimes invoked to judge his work, was founded on the systematic elimination of the very problems architecture must solve.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The state’s effort to rename the holiday is part of a wave of other moves to alter memorials honoring the man who, in the 1960s and 1970s, helped secure better wages and working conditions for farmworkers and had been admired by many Democratic leaders.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 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
In this photo, Margaret admired Christian Dior's latest collection at his Paris fashion house in 1951.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
You’re admired for your strength of purpose.
—Georgia Nichols, Dallas Morning News, 5 Apr. 2026
Many plants are admired for their striking aesthetic qualities, and flowers such as tulips, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies beautify fields, gardens, windowsills, and bouquets the world over.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Both Malhotra and Johnson are former Canucks players and are generally admired by the fan base.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In the conspiracy-minded 2020s, that success is more widely feared than admired or understood.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Those who knew him, admired him.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Indeed, much of the ambitious sculpture of the postwar period that Gehry admired, and that critics have sometimes invoked to judge his work, was founded on the systematic elimination of the very problems architecture must solve.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The state’s effort to rename the holiday is part of a wave of other moves to alter memorials honoring the man who, in the 1960s and 1970s, helped secure better wages and working conditions for farmworkers and had been admired by many Democratic leaders.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Adjective
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RunStar’s scale offers a couple of appreciated extras that aren't available on the MorphoScan or the Body Pod, including a safe mode for pregnancy and a baby mode.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Your thoughts would be much appreciated.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The lines have been trending higher — and when momentum has been behind the stock, price has respected them.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, Otake said the defense respected the jury’s verdict.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Eric Nadel is in a group that includes Mel Allen, Bob Uecker, Harry Kalas, Jerry Coleman, Denny Matthews, Red Barber, Ernie Harwell, Jon Miller, Jack Brickhouse, Marty Brennaman, Harry Caray, Jack Buck, and maybe the most revered of them all, Vin Scully.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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In February, a large contingent of city residents made the short drive into Indianapolis to one of Indiana’s most revered basketball cathedrals, Hinkle Fieldhouse.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Now it’s regarded by many as the richest of his three California novels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like Somfai and Hjelmstad, Hines is another player that was highly regarded as a recruit.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nastiness can be framed as a function of mourning a loved one, as with Dorinda’s rants on RHONY; or despair over personal crises, as with RHOC star Shannon Beador’s DUI and car crash.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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For those with loved ones still in Iran, this pause doesn't bring them any peace.—
Ubah Ali
April 7,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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How dare the lowly rabble at Fenway Park treat our esteemed mayor and governor with such disrespect!—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the partnership unraveled when Arena used AI for sponsored content on Sports Illustrated’s website, which sounded alarm bells at the esteemed publication.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even the cherished daughters of the most powerful men in Gilead aren’t safe from state violence.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Donating formalwear helps others create cherished memories while freeing up space in your closet for new beginnings.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Author Jason Klamm tackles a key question about the beloved 1986 John Hughes film.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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In late 2024, Scheffler auctioned off his beloved 2012 GMC Yukon XL—the car his father gave him after college—through Heritage Auctions, with all proceeds benefiting Triumph Over Kid Cancer.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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