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Recent Examples of admirer
The Londoner was already an admirer of the craft.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Simon, not coincidentally, is also an admirer of Patton, at least from afar.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Four years ago, a longtime admirer of Morris’s, Paul Clements, produced a workman-like survey of the travel writer’s life and oeuvre; now Wheeler comes forth with a much deeper and more questioning look at an author who could seem at home everywhere, yet remain a stranger in her own household.
—Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
In February 2025 — a few weeks after Lind was attacked a second time, fatally, by an admirer of LaSota’s named Maximilian Snyder — LaSota was arrested, along with Zajko and Blank, in Maryland.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The actress' turn to OnlyFans recontextualizes Elizabeth's partially nude role in the 1999 raunchy teen comedy, as Nadia is recorded via webcam by hapless admirer Jim (Jason Biggs), without her knowledge, in an encounter that spirals into live spectacle.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Plaza, 41, is a longtime admirer of the Hairspray writer-director.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, Altman remained an admirer and decided to film the production with the original cast.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Murphy is an admirer of Witt, too.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Simon, not coincidentally, is also an admirer of Patton, at least from afar.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Four years ago, a longtime admirer of Morris’s, Paul Clements, produced a workman-like survey of the travel writer’s life and oeuvre; now Wheeler comes forth with a much deeper and more questioning look at an author who could seem at home everywhere, yet remain a stranger in her own household.
—Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
In February 2025 — a few weeks after Lind was attacked a second time, fatally, by an admirer of LaSota’s named Maximilian Snyder — LaSota was arrested, along with Zajko and Blank, in Maryland.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The actress' turn to OnlyFans recontextualizes Elizabeth's partially nude role in the 1999 raunchy teen comedy, as Nadia is recorded via webcam by hapless admirer Jim (Jason Biggs), without her knowledge, in an encounter that spirals into live spectacle.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Plaza, 41, is a longtime admirer of the Hairspray writer-director.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, Altman remained an admirer and decided to film the production with the original cast.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Murphy is an admirer of Witt, too.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirer
Noun
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This smokey, briney, california botanical martini is the dream cocktail for any olive lover.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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From limited-time giveaways to national brand collaborations, pickle lovers are getting plenty to celebrate this year.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The Grammy winner is known to be a fan of Dôen, having previously worn the brand's Benoit Dress in Noir Wild Rose for dinner with Dakota Johnson at Via Carota in New York City in May 2025.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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When the lights came up, fans stood and cheered for the cast.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Miller also strategically employs the Pietà in his Confederate Women’s Monument, turning to Michelangelo’s later Depositional group from the Pietà Bandini, in which the dead Christ is not draped on Mary’s lap and knees but undulates across the bodies of his earthbound beloveds.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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But who, in this case, is the beloved?—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Every October 12, 3 million devotees walk nine kilometers from Guadalajara’s Cathedral back to her home, a basilica in Zapopan that’s eight kilometers east of the Estadio Akron.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Ines de La Fressange, a devotee of flats, went with a metallic-satin combination in 2014 with a two-toned strappy sandal style from Roger Vivier.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The 68-year-old pharmacist has targeted a House ethics investigation into whether Collins abused taxpayer funds by hiring the girlfriend of his former chief of staff — now his campaign adviser — for work that the woman allegedly did not perform.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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According to Page Six, record executive Scooter Braun has no problem with girlfriend Sydney Sweeney’s nude scenes in Euphoria.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
Noun
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About fifteen years ago, a couple of truck-enthusiast friends of mine took it upon themselves to drive the length of it, some sixty miles.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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In a trailer for a new documentary about the his years in Rome, Leone a Roma, eagle-eyed sneaker enthusiasts were able to spot the pope's unconventional footwear choice.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Her boyfriend, who had cuts to his arms and face, called 911, telling dispatch that someone had dropped a rock from the overpass.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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But the teaser trailer also zeroes in on what everyone will be tuning into see — Ciara Miller confronting her close friend and ex-boyfriend about their relationship scandal.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The fire caused widespread damage and injured one worshipper.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Admirer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirer. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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