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
As for his Henderson tribute, Ward naturally admires the Hall of Famer.
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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
The play may be the thing, but for anyone who admires the work of Riz Ahmed, the whatever Riz Ahmed is doing next is the real thing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s also an intangible quality about Wang that Morgan admires.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
Trump followed his praise and endorsement of tiny cars by then heaping praise on Ford Motor's full-size F-150 pickup, a vehicle the president also admires.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Team captain Declan Blewett admires Ford's leadership and passion for the sport.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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
The play may be the thing, but for anyone who admires the work of Riz Ahmed, the whatever Riz Ahmed is doing next is the real thing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s also an intangible quality about Wang that Morgan admires.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
Trump followed his praise and endorsement of tiny cars by then heaping praise on Ford Motor's full-size F-150 pickup, a vehicle the president also admires.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Team captain Declan Blewett admires Ford's leadership and passion for the sport.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
Verb
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Los Angeles Unified respects the voices and courage of survivors of all forms of violence.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Their design retains the building’s original windows and structural character, respects the past while achieving optimal acoustic performance.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ariana Grande appreciates a good hair accessory.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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Of all people, Daines certainly appreciates the bigger political picture, having led Republicans’ Senate campaign committee during the 2024 cycle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The news regards their mother Donna Kelce, a longtime sidelines fixture at her sons’ football games.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The darker strands of the young Tennyson’s existence—madness, spurned love, ruinous genes, insolvency—would become the themes of a later poem that Holmes regards as pivotal.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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