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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The administration is sounding like mercantilists, maximizing the nation’s wealth by increasing exports and minimizing imports, essentially creating a favorable balance of trade.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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What often occurs is that teams with favorable odds to land the top pick ultimately end up settling for a later selection within the top 10.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
9 May 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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This could have very positive effects on teen mental health and reduce the risks of cyberbullying which has detrimentally affected mental health.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Both are key members of our squad whose contributions are mostly positive.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
10 May 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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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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The news comes on the heels of THR’s 58 SoCal Journalism Awards nominations, including best website and three journalist of the year noms.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The owner has been very worried for Benji and was incredibly appreciative ...—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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The sisters accepted this and did not question her, seemingly appreciative of her considerable work caring for their father.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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On cue, bright, metallic outbursts rang from the cimbalom, winning the approving nod of a nearby French-horn player.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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In terms of voter approval of Trump's handling of the economy, 42 percent approve, with 24 percent strongly approving and 18 percent somewhat approving, while 55 percent disapprove, 42 percent strongly and 13 percent somewhat.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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