admires

present tense third-person singular of admire

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Recent Examples of admires Known for his comic relief, zany ways of thinking, and cravings for bizarre foods, the audience admires his individuality and loyalty to Scooby. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 The Thunder, who everyone admires? 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
Verb
  • LeBron James, a generational bridge, appears as one Iverson respects for versatility and longevity.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Finding a vet who respects both the owner and the animal changes everything.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That means this fall’s Diet Coke run is a must-grab moment for flavor lovers, retro enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good soda throwback.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Verdict The Ninja CREAMI 7-in-1 is a great ice cream maker for anyone who appreciates a specialty recipe—or wants to bond with their family, for that matter.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That was a great new whiskey, but Woodford Reserve’s version, while different in may regards, is also quite good.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
  • One of Russia's justifications for launching its war against Ukraine was to thwart Kyiv's ambitions to join NATO, which Moscow regards as a serious threat to its national security.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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