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 Academy clearly admires artists who specialize in onscreen terror.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
As for his Henderson tribute, Ward naturally admires the Hall of Famer.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Whitney’s performance is incredible, and everyone admires the strength of Jen’s pelvic floor.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s also an intangible quality about Wang that Morgan admires.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
Trump followed his praise and endorsement of tiny cars by then heaping praise on Ford Motor's full-size F-150 pickup, a vehicle the president also admires.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
As for his Henderson tribute, Ward naturally admires the Hall of Famer.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Whitney’s performance is incredible, and everyone admires the strength of Jen’s pelvic floor.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s also an intangible quality about Wang that Morgan admires.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
Trump followed his praise and endorsement of tiny cars by then heaping praise on Ford Motor's full-size F-150 pickup, a vehicle the president also admires.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
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Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cherdsak Utha-aroon, Akara Resources’ general manager for sustainability, who was present at the hearing, told The Associated Press afterward that the company respects the court’s ruling and that its legal team will discuss the next steps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chaffin appreciates his free time, too.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Beijing, which regards the self-governing island as part of its territory, has since stepped up diplomatic and trade reprisals against Japan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The news regards their mother Donna Kelce, a longtime sidelines fixture at her sons’ football games.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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