as in favorable
expressing approval
the smartly dressed couple drew admiring glances
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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
James Parker, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
McMahon, for example, can write an admiring tribute to President Jimmy Carter one month and speak at the George W. Bush Presidential Center the next.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
Even something as small as a quick mirror selfie in the locker room, admiring my fit as much as my gains, can give me a confidence boost.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Do not so much as send a chastely admiring note—you’ll get wound up waiting for a response.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
McMahon, for example, can write an admiring tribute to President Jimmy Carter one month and speak at the George W. Bush Presidential Center the next.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Verb
Throughout the week, neighbors passed by around the massive tree, admiring its size and history.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
Even something as small as a quick mirror selfie in the locker room, admiring my fit as much as my gains, can give me a confidence boost.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
Adjective
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced assortment of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers an adaptable way to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when the market declines, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tito sees it as a matter of respecting time.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a long history of respecting strong leaders who flatter him, regardless of their democratic credentials.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, nearly all expect AI agents to deliver positive ROI by 2026.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The region’s population grew by 244,000 in that period, marking four consecutive years of growth, and, notably, the Midwest posted positive net migration from other states for the first time this decade.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The first-in-the-nation AI legislation is designed to protect consumers from the very real risk of algorithmic discrimination by AI systems in decisions regarding employment, lending, education opportunities, insurance, housing, health care, and essential government services.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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The situation currently is that only a handful of states have enacted new laws regarding AI and mental health, but most states have not yet done so.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jones’ character is also caring for a dying mother, looking bitterly at all that is fleeting in life without appreciating the future being built before her.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our modernization efforts were less about changing the experience and more about removing inhibitors from appreciating it in a modern context.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When Nuno went onto the pitch at the final whistle, there were some long, appreciative hugs with some of his former players.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sara Gibbs, executive director of Escondido Community Child Development Center, and Danielle Rush, HR director, graciously thanked Saint Helen Philoptochos and were very appreciative for their generous donation which was above and beyond their expectations, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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The programs are some of the biggest things he’s done for the county, Karner said, praising their impact.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Transportation and accelerated bridge construction Transportation featured prominently, with Healey again praising MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to the most rancorous applause of the night.—
Sam Drysdale,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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