as in respects
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admires
The teenager loves and admires her father, offering to help with his work often at the expense of her own (home)work, and Lee is usually happy to have an encouraging second-in-command.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, a popular radio-station DJ, Fred Temple (Colman Domingo), gets roped into the madness because Tony admires and trusts him.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
This is also an excellent time to revamp your look or brand, launch a personal project or bask in a sizzling romantic affair with someone who loves and admires you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The first thing on that list – Find El Dorado, a covers collection of songs from the likes of Richie Havens, The Kinks, The Bee Gees and other artists Weller admires and respects.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
McCaskey also admires the way Johnson has attacked his first six months on the job.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
This doctor admires Black women.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Leasing a monstrous new practice facility, hiring a head coach who can lead, adjust and chew gum at the same time — and a GM the coach admires and put in his cart — makes for good ownership.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, a popular radio-station DJ, Fred Temple (Colman Domingo), gets roped into the madness because Tony admires and trusts him.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
This is also an excellent time to revamp your look or brand, launch a personal project or bask in a sizzling romantic affair with someone who loves and admires you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The first thing on that list – Find El Dorado, a covers collection of songs from the likes of Richie Havens, The Kinks, The Bee Gees and other artists Weller admires and respects.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
McCaskey also admires the way Johnson has attacked his first six months on the job.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
This doctor admires Black women.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Leasing a monstrous new practice facility, hiring a head coach who can lead, adjust and chew gum at the same time — and a GM the coach admires and put in his cart — makes for good ownership.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
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The Grace features a design that respects the estate's history while bringing in contemporary elements.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Subianto reiterated that his government respects freedom of expression as guaranteed in Indonesia’s constitution and international conventions.—
Niniek Karmini,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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But Timothy regards what happened as a toxic betrayal.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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The North Korean leadership regards such dependence as burdensome, especially regarding China.—
Andrei Lankov,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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