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adjective

əd-ˈmī-riŋ How to pronounce admiring (audio)
Definition of admiringnext
as in favorable
expressing approval the smartly dressed couple drew admiring glances

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admiring

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verb

present participle of admire
as in respecting
to think very highly or favorably of I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation

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Recent Examples of admiring
Adjective
The show was so admiring of America’s foundation, everyone from Obama to several actual treasury secretaries to (infamously) Mike Pence, went to the show, demonstrative of a whole new audience for a musical. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026 Other Democratic strategists who know Mehlhorn were less admiring. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Thousands of people visit the museum every year, admiring the airplanes parked in the sun. — Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Boards and executives should not manage cybersecurity by admiring dashboards. — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admiring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
  1. favorable
  2. respecting
  3. positive
  4. regarding
  5. good
  6. appreciating
  7. appreciative
  8. praising
Adjective
  • Liu, who is not involved in the pope’s care, said that, of the different types of lung cancers, adenocarcinoma has the most favorable prognosis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Many Laredo residents cross the border to run errands, taking advantage of lower grocery prices and a favorable exchange rate on the Mexican side of the river.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorable
Verb
  • Perhaps the squad took his ball-respecting mantra to its logical extreme, seemingly reluctant to sully it by smashing it into the net, with Chelsea recording the biggest xG underperformance in the Premier League during his brief tenure.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Where traditional Instagram filters usually modify an existing photograph, generative AI can reconstruct facial features without respecting the biological limitations of the original face.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of respecting
Adjective
  • At the same time, more than nine in 10 Americans say the federal government has the power to make a positive impact on society — suggesting many believe the current administration is not making use of that power.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Just 39% of Americans say AI has a positive impact on society, compared with 44% who believe its impact is negative, according to a national survey conducted this month by my company, Outward Intelligence.
    — Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of positive
Verb
  • The conflicting signals have complicated the expectations game regarding the Federal Reserve's next move.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The allegations regarding Omar’s citizenship gained attention among conservative activists and commentators starting in 2019, when Omar became a member of Congress.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of regarding
Adjective
  • Even if Chili’s dismissal is unrelated, an ex-employee is a good place to start.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, Toho posted its best-ever results at the Japanese box office.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Verb
  • Rick Hanson’s advice on appreciating positive experiences suggests that being present can be just as important as the money spent on an outing.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Known as Kōdō, the art of appreciating incense is considered one of Japan’s three classical arts, alongside the tea ceremony and ikebana.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciating
Adjective
  • Instead, captain Jared Spurgeon took the team’s new military-style helmet, complete with night-vision goggles attached, and delivered it to an appreciative Lorenz.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The filmmaker was showered with love and adoration by appreciative fans.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciative
Verb
  • That follows two $500,000 ad buys from the business group, which has historically aligned with Republicans, praising incumbent Sens.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were among the superstars praising Brunson when training camps opened.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of praising

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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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