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
Highpoints, such as when Big Ant quietly admires the craftsmanship of his son’s Pegasus wings before rejecting them for confused reasons, unproductively blend together with facile ones, like a signposted scene of physical abuse.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 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
As Gerwig pinballs from apartment to apartment, losing a boyfriend and a dancing gig and a closeness to her best friend, Frances Ha nonetheless admires her willingness to drift as the wind (or her instincts) take her.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Team captain Declan Blewett admires Ford's leadership and passion for the sport.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Butler, who has a home in Poway, has long been a soccer fan and admires what the Wave organization is building.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
It was initiated by the War Department, under Secretary Henry Stimson and the army’s Chief of Staff George Marshall, both of whom Hegseth admires.
—Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 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
As Gerwig pinballs from apartment to apartment, losing a boyfriend and a dancing gig and a closeness to her best friend, Frances Ha nonetheless admires her willingness to drift as the wind (or her instincts) take her.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Team captain Declan Blewett admires Ford's leadership and passion for the sport.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Butler, who has a home in Poway, has long been a soccer fan and admires what the Wave organization is building.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
It was initiated by the War Department, under Secretary Henry Stimson and the army’s Chief of Staff George Marshall, both of whom Hegseth admires.
—Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
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Medvedev dismissed speculation that Trump is secretly aligned with Moscow, telling the outlet that Americans elected him and Russia respects that choice.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Any workable immigration system will include enforcement but enforcement that accords with the rule of law and respects human rights.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only a sophomore, Madej also appreciates what Mikroulis brings to the team.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Flavors Defining the Savory Girl Era The savory girl is sophisticated, with a mature palate that appreciates complex flavors.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the administration’s National Security Strategy regards Russia and China not as adversaries or even competitors but as partners in carving up the world.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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China regards Taiwan as its own territory and maintains its right to take control of the island one day, including by force.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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