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
After the transformation's big reveal, Ramsey admires the bar's new decor.
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Tovia Smith, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
But Netflix is also trying to sign influencers, and telling thousands of prospective partners that the company admires the tech currently gunning for their jobs doesn’t seem likely to play well either.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Sevigny, who has now done several campaigns with Vaccarello, admires the way his designs seem to offer Yves Saint Laurent a respectful wink.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Tovia Smith, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
But Netflix is also trying to sign influencers, and telling thousands of prospective partners that the company admires the tech currently gunning for their jobs doesn’t seem likely to play well either.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Sevigny, who has now done several campaigns with Vaccarello, admires the way his designs seem to offer Yves Saint Laurent a respectful wink.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
Verb
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Freedom of speech carries a responsibility to exercise it in a manner that respects the safety and rights of others.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Carl Banks, one of the team’s best defensive players of all time, recently called out Lawrence, saying no one in the league respects him anymore.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aside from the taste, Maillet appreciates that the candy bars are easily and quickly consumed.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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In a letter sent to the students’ families, Castillo said the district appreciates its long-standing partnership with the police SROs.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At 43, Vaccarello regards himself—proudly—as a designer of the old school.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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