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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
Yet admiring the show isn’t as simple as stepping outside and looking up—especially for those living in cities and suburbs. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 On one court, Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz hits a blistering serve with a standing-room-only audience admiring from just a few feet away. — Hanlon Walsh, Midwest Living, 6 Aug. 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
  • The mayors coalition argues that while any type of bond is not always favorable, addressing the state's housing crisis is necessary.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The senior Canadian official said the emerging agreement would provide greater certainty, protect Canada’s dairy sector and jobs threatened by the new tariffs, and preserve what Ottawa considers favorable trade terms with the United States.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorable
Verb
  • Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The opportunity is not just earning more, but respecting what your time requires.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of respecting
Adjective
  • Ismaila Sarr’s start and goal in a 2-1 friendly win against Fulham last Friday is also a positive.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Because mortgage lenders often require these accounts to hold far more money than a single upcoming payment, these escrow accounts often carry large positive balances.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of positive
Verb
  • What’s the latest regarding the battle over the ownership of the club?
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, according to the university, amid plagiarism allegations and accusations regarding his background and qualifications.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarding
Adjective
  • Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of good
Verb
  • The sandy shores of Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach are about 20 minutes away, but afternoons on the porch, appreciating the breezes that come in off the Winyah Bay and the connecting rivers, are just as peaceful.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Faster productivity growth, stablecoin demand for Treasuries, fraud reduction, and appreciating government assets could keep debt manageable for much longer than conventional forecasts assume.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciating
Adjective
  • Residents, even those appreciative for Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s 15-year tenure, are ready for a change.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Kansas City’s starting goalkeeper, Lorena, has been appreciative of finding community in the city for her wife and their 12-year-old son.
    — PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of appreciative
Verb
  • This oversized sweater vest that comes in sizes S–XXL and 24 colors has earned more than 600 five-star ratings, with multiple reviewers praising its softness and flattering V-neckline.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This is more than a little unfair since the critics were praising a lot of genuinely groundbreaking music of the time, and Elton’s newest LP, Rock of the Westies, was underwhelming, especially considering everything that came before it.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of praising

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