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
Beyond Jobe’s coverage skills and physicality, the attribute Macdonald admires most is his work ethic.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 11 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
The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 11 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
The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
Verb
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But your audience respects honesty.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Vi Lyles said the city respects the FTA and is ready to works with state and federal leaders on safety solutions.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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But Timothy regards what happened as a toxic betrayal.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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The North Korean leadership regards such dependence as burdensome, especially regarding China.—
Andrei Lankov,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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