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verb

past tense of admire

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of admired
Verb
As the night stretched luxuriously late, champagne glasses were topped off, diamonds admired anew, and petits fours passed to prolong the evening’s magic. Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 His brother admired Zach’s comeback. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 It was also admired by the American founders. Carla Gardina Pestana, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025 In the second story, the former Democratic nominee for vice president celebrated the falling stock value of an American company long admired for its innovation and success. Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 Naturalists have admired them for centuries. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025 Much of Chicago’s rise from provincial Midwestern town to admired international metropolis was the result of strong mayors with both responsibility and accountability for public safety, schools and transportation. Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 Pinto beans and black-eyed peas got the most shoutouts, and Southern brands like Camellia Beans from Louisiana and Luck’s from North Carolina are most admired, of course. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 In fact, Applegate admired everything about her, down to her outfit. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Verb
  • To foster active listening within your team, organize regular check-ins free of distractions and create open forums for discussion, allowing diverse opinions to be shared and respected at all levels.
    Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This ensures that brands can confidently order products knowing that the origins and certifications are all verified and respected.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Most Popular Papal Names Historically, popes have often chosen names that reflect continuity with revered predecessors.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • Besides, Hewitt had previously produced the revered Walter Cronkite news show as well as the riveting Kennedy-Nixon debate.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Today, it is regarded as one of the most collectible modern Patek Philippes.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.
    Jackson Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Markets like Europe and Asia’s in particular have really appreciated the sports tourer.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Junior teammate Molly Finn also appreciated Smith’s versatility.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • First seen by Daring Fireball’s John Gruber and reported by esteemed tech site The Verge, Apples’ warning comes in the form of an exclamation point.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • The new restaurants were added to the list in the lead-up to the California Michelin Guide ceremony on June 25, where the guide will announce the restaurants receiving the esteemed Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand awards.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • One of the area's most beloved trails for hiking and biking is open after being closed nearly a year.
    Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
  • In the first half of May 11's Episode 16, Lin-Manuel Miranda helped the Top 7 contestants strike the right chord with beloved songs from the Disney and Pixar film archive.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 12 May 2025

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“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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