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
Gill Pratt admires a robot on the roof of the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Seimetz clearly admires artists’ ability to find their moment.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
The Academy clearly admires artists who specialize in onscreen terror.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
As for his Henderson tribute, Ward naturally admires the Hall of Famer.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Whitney’s performance is incredible, and everyone admires the strength of Jen’s pelvic floor.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Seimetz clearly admires artists’ ability to find their moment.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
The Academy clearly admires artists who specialize in onscreen terror.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
As for his Henderson tribute, Ward naturally admires the Hall of Famer.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Whitney’s performance is incredible, and everyone admires the strength of Jen’s pelvic floor.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
Verb
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The result is a balanced, high-fidelity listening experience that respects the character of each analog format.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People move to mountain towns specifically for this purpose, to be part of an active community that appreciates the outdoor lifestyle.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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No one appreciates both the responsibility and the potential that comes with this position more than me.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another question consumers seem to have regards Earle's mandelic acid serum, Go Deep.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
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Beijing, which regards the self-governing island as part of its territory, has since stepped up diplomatic and trade reprisals against Japan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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