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
Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Today, he is known by relatively few — but those few are deeply admiring.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
There were no models strutting down a catwalk, no passive spectators in shades admiring clothes from a distance.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
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
Today, he is known by relatively few — but those few are deeply admiring.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Verb
Connolly spent the first two minutes of his postgame interview praising Braintree, admiring the Wamps as a worthy opponent that nearly took his Tigers to the brink.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
There were no models strutting down a catwalk, no passive spectators in shades admiring clothes from a distance.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
Adjective
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And, the team and league are struggling to secure a favorable media rights deal for the club.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The maintenance of a favorable risk-reward ratio over a shorter timeframe of 5 years is promising for retirement accounts – mitigating the risk of liquidation (if necessary) during adverse drawdown scenarios.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.—
Lola Méndez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Start With The Basics Every market has its own customs, and knowing these nuances demonstrates your commitment to understanding and respecting your partners.—
Braden Yuill,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For an even more affordable option, this one from Amazon is under $50 and backed by positive customer reviews.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Young and the offense finished on a positive note, as Canales mentioned, with the QB connecting with Sanders in the end zone during a hurry-up period of 11-on-11 drills.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Videos appreciating that remix have since had millions of views.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Doing so allows clients to reclaim assets that will benefit from a step-up in basis at death while moving appreciating assets outside of their estate.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His best figures of 4-19 came in a fiery spell against Worcestershire.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lots of people succeeding at enterprise spells a good economy.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Operations in Egypt are only just recovering from a production slump, and uncertainty remains regarding the start of production for its Suriname project.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Newly released military documents regarding New Year's Day attackers Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar show that while both were stationed at then-Fort Bragg and deployed to Afghanistan, the two never served together.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The organization has certainly been appreciative of his respectful approach.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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On July 25, the comics also performed at a showcase event to a packed and appreciative audience.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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When some in the group expressed interest in joining the early-morning bread run, the captain gave an approving blink of surprise.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Even Dodgers' Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was shown giving a thumbs-up afterward, adding an approving nod to the unconventional yet unforgettable performance.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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