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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
That’s a quality worth admiring, even if the series can be uneven in its early episodes. — Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Inspired by the Old Hollywood bon vivants Hendrix grew up admiring —Zsa Zsa Gabor, among them — Lucy is a wickedly sharp and glamorous 1940s socialite whose shows blend crowd work, magic and vaudevillian stunts. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 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
  • In particular, this bill would direct the nonpartisan agency to study the topic of overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans in a manner that’s more favorable to insurers.
    — John Wilkerson, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This week has brought several recent polls showing Democrats with a favorable environment heading into November.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorable
Verb
  • Vanore said police are respecting the wishes of the families and not releasing the names of the woman seen in the video with RC Horsch and the 25-year-old woman.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The best leaders intentionally choose the right communication channel, respecting that people process information differently and creating the conditions for everyone to contribute their best thinking.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of respecting
Adjective
  • In 34 out of 37 countries polled by Gallup, more adults express positive feelings about AI than do negative ones.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • For everyday life, the presence of AI voices is largely a positive development, offering convenience, accessibility and improved experiences.
    — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of positive
Verb
  • Posing for the sports trading app Novig, Sweeney has stirred a debate regarding oversexualization in the world of advertising.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Many job seekers worry that AI interviewers may have built-in biases regarding race, ethnicity, age, gender or manner of speaking.
    — Sophie Caldwell Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of regarding
Adjective
  • Godspell opened in March 1973 to pretty good reviews and disappointing box office.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Most credit cards have variable interest rates that track the prime rate banks charge their best customers.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Verb
  • Watching from the sideline in a Boomer red shirt and a cowboy hat was Bradshaw, the past watching the future, understanding and appreciating the opportunity, the pressure and the glory as only someone in the small quarterback fraternity can.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Musk’s lofty promises of a vehicle that completes ride-hailing requests autonomously while also appreciating in value has little, if any, bearing with reality in 2026.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciating
Adjective
  • Every German score elicited huge cheers from the appreciative home fans at the Berlin Arena, particularly in the first half.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Din-Mbuh, a senior defensive tackle from Aledo, was appreciative of playing in front of hometown fans on an international stage and also had a message for the Tar Heels.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciative
Verb
  • In praising Chatfield, Brown recalled a gathering at his home last year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The night before, Adria Petty, Tom’s daughter, offered the transition from the performance to the award segment, praising everyone involved for an unforgettable moment on the long tail her father left behind.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of praising

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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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