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
Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
While Wu was hoisting a chain saw that day in Nova Scotia—and covered extensively by an admiring media—Healey was delivering an unheralded and uncovered speech to an energy conference of the New England-Canadian Business Council in Boston.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Once an Orbán fan Magyar grew up admiring Orbán as Hungary transitioned out of the Soviet Union in the 1990s.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Other Democratic strategists who know Mehlhorn were less admiring.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
While Wu was hoisting a chain saw that day in Nova Scotia—and covered extensively by an admiring media—Healey was delivering an unheralded and uncovered speech to an energy conference of the New England-Canadian Business Council in Boston.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Many visitors shared their experience of admiring those artifacts, encouraging others to visit as soon as possible.
—Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Once an Orbán fan Magyar grew up admiring Orbán as Hungary transitioned out of the Soviet Union in the 1990s.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
Adjective
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Its conservative majority could throw out a requirement under the Voting Rights Act that in areas with a large minority population, mapmakers draw districts that are more favorable to the election of minority candidates.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The president has always cared more about winning than he’s cared about respecting the rules of competition.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The defeat was a significant body blow to Arsenal’s aspirations, but City’s 1-0 victory over Burnley can strangely be viewed in a positive light for them.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harbaugh seemed tense during his Friday press conference sitting next to GM Joe Schoen as the second round of the draft rolled on compared to a much more positive Thursday interview after the first round.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police have not confirmed any details regarding the incident at this time.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The team hopes the aircraft, beyond providing insight into wartime aviation, will impart wisdom regarding the real consequences of war during this time of global unrest.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Sam and Ashley Levinson were so welcoming, always appreciating my work.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The applause after the final whistle on Tuesday night and the defiant chants of an appreciative Kop spoke to a gutsy performance against Paris Saint-Germain.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone is appreciative of it, however.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Viewers quickly rallied around the sister’s efforts in the comments, praising both the transformation and the bond between the two.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Players on both sides are constantly praising one another.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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