ADMIRING Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

admiring 1 of 2

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

Or, more specifically, in its central courtyard, admiring a soaring installation of a gridded wooden sculpture. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Since then, he's been featured alongside Kimmel on the talk show and his own viral segments like the Oscars red carpet where he can be found admiring Charlize Theron. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admiring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring

Adjective

In particular, this bill would direct the nonpartisan agency to study the topic of overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans in a manner that’s more favorable to insurers.

— John Wilkerson, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
This week has brought several recent polls showing Democrats with a favorable environment heading into November.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorable

Verb

Tools that detect hazards, monitor occupancy levels or identify emergency situations without collecting personally identifiable information can improve safety while respecting privacy.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The model is also better at staying oriented, respecting task boundaries, understanding user intent, completing tedious tasks and carrying out multi-step workflows, according to a release.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of respecting

Adjective

This is the second year in a row that the WMO has detected positive change in the ozone hole, but there are still some warning signs highlighted in the report.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
North Carolina is seeing a spike in positive COVID-19 cases as hospitals brace for an uptick in respiratory illnesses heading into fall, according to state and federal health data.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of positive

Verb

Posing for the sports trading app Novig, Sweeney has stirred a debate regarding oversexualization in the world of advertising.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
Many job seekers worry that AI interviewers may have built-in biases regarding race, ethnicity, age, gender or manner of speaking.

— Sophie Caldwell Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

Watching from the sideline in a Boomer red shirt and a cowboy hat was Bradshaw, the past watching the future, understanding and appreciating the opportunity, the pressure and the glory as only someone in the small quarterback fraternity can.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Musk’s lofty promises of a vehicle that completes ride-hailing requests autonomously while also appreciating in value has little, if any, bearing with reality in 2026.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 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

In praising Chatfield, Brown recalled a gathering at his home last year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The night before, Adria Petty, Tom’s daughter, offered the transition from the performance to the award segment, praising everyone involved for an unforgettable moment on the long tail her father left behind.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

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