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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Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
July 23 – August 22 Leo, your glow naturally draws admiring attention.
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Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Adjective
Other Democratic strategists who know Mehlhorn were less admiring.
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Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Charlotte and Bernadette often walk or bike around the city, admiring it.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
July 23 – August 22 Leo, your glow naturally draws admiring attention.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
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That combination of clear skies, dry air and terrain can produce dramatic overnight lows in the 20s and 30s — and in especially favorable setups, even colder readings in localized spots like the one near Kirk, Oregon.
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Similarly, Sullivan and Hafley appear to have favorable view about Rodriguez’s ability to wear the green dot.
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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Today, Greenbush said parents play the biggest role in protecting child actors, starting with respecting their children's wishes.
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In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
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On Monday, hundreds of Texans spoke during public comment regarding the new curriculum.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts.
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First, wealthy investors buy appreciating assets like stocks, real estate or art.
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The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
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The program including a selection of Broadway tunes old and new, was delivered with flair to an appreciative audience.
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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