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 Thunder, who everyone admires?
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The final tournament match is between Kauila, a teenager John admires for his steady gameplay, and Felix, a newcomer.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Learn from the past There are endless famous quotes on the benefits of a free and open market from the likes of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, and Winston Churchill, but the one that stands out in my mind is from someone that everyone in Washington admires, Thomas Jefferson.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Eric Koreen, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The final tournament match is between Kauila, a teenager John admires for his steady gameplay, and Felix, a newcomer.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Learn from the past There are endless famous quotes on the benefits of a free and open market from the likes of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, and Winston Churchill, but the one that stands out in my mind is from someone that everyone in Washington admires, Thomas Jefferson.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
Verb
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Love that respects the balance between intimacy and independence.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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Any actions the United States can take to reassure Beijing on this front respects China’s clear core interests and increases the likelihood of preserving the status quo for longer.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
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This is an ideal purchase for anyone who appreciates engineering style and is looking for an answer to easy stargazing.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Marsch holds Sigur in high esteem as well and appreciates his problem-solving ability on the field.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The interview covered a wide range of topics – how Hamas now regards October 7, the fate of the remaining hostages in Gaza, the state of ceasefire negotiations and the future of a post-war Gaza.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The criminal case is likely to deepen concerns that the Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi is being weaponized in pursuit of investigations and now prosecutions of public figures the president regards as his political enemies.—
Eric Tucker,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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