ADMIRING Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

əd-ˈmī-riŋ

Definition of admiring

as in favorable

expressing approval the smartly dressed couple drew admiring glances

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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

Adjective

The administration’s filing to the court also relies on historical anecdotes to argue that a president can decide which news outlets to grant favorable treatment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The hurricane center indicates environmental conditions are favorable for the remnants to become a tropical depression again, with the chances of storm formation at 70% over 48 hours and 90% over the next seven days.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 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

The goal of the next generation of fintech is to make decisions regarding money ambient, predictive and individualized to a level that current apps cannot match.

— Antoine Sallis, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Buried in the paperwork first obtained by Project Salt Box is a document regarding expansion in Pennsylvania.

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of regarding

Adjective

Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of good

Verb

Making the most of it involves appreciating these benefits while maintaining awareness of the technology’s presence and thinking critically where authenticity matters.

— Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Global interest in visiting South Korea, not just appreciating its culture from afar, is driving traveler numbers to the country like never before—over 6 million visitors were recorded in the first quarter of 2026 alone.

— Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 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

Rocked Fund Canada boss Augustin alson shared her concerns, while praising Jennings’ position.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Kelce began by praising the Colts and their effort in the game, as Indianapolis desperately wanted to avoid an 0-2 start.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

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