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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
Many of the players grew up admiring Brazil, just as many of the Haitian fans flooding this city in their Caribbean nation’s blue and red national colors, to see the game live from the stands. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Charlotte and Bernadette often walk or bike around the city, admiring it. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 June 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
  • Jewish adults, who overwhelmingly skew Democratic, have a slightly more favorable opinion of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, than of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the poll found.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • His research has found that while nostalgia is associated with improvements in social connectedness and favorable responses to questions about new innovations like AI, declinism has the opposite associations.
    — Markham Heid, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of favorable
Verb
  • While accepting the Living Legend Icon Award, Hill opened up about the importance of respecting others' dignity.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of respecting
Adjective
  • According to Amber Rich, communications director for SIEU Local 1000, a transportation lab facility tested positive for airborne asbestos in 2026.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Investing in our students and young professionals keeps homegrown talent in our state, creating positive educational and career outcomes, and driving our local economy.
    — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of positive
Verb
  • Rather, the point would be to convert disagreements regarding biodiversity into guidance for ongoing experimentation.
    — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
  • Details regarding the focus of the 13th installment are under wraps.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Definition of regarding
Adjective
  • The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Our best guess is that there might be a little bit of recognition for the youngest generations, too, watching all those clips — as in, Holy cow, Austin Powers was real!
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of good
Verb
  • CEOs often feel that boards ask for more detail without appreciating the burden.
    — David Ribott, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Of course, appreciating sharks does not mean ignoring basic beach safety.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of appreciating
Adjective
  • Gianttos adds that Naroditsky’s family is appreciative of the memorial and fellowship.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
  • The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of appreciative
Verb
  • The social media buzz escalated, with hundreds of accounts weighing in on the issue, many of which lambasted Sullivan and USA Fencing while praising Turner.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Magazine, praising Swift's ability to handle intense public scrutiny.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of praising

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