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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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

Its ears, tall and adorned with turquoise paint, are as big as the couple standing beside me, admiring it. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026 On the reverse side of the latter note, designers have proposed various scenes of visitors admiring art exhibitions. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for admiring

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Adjective

How could officials have struck a more favorable balance between the benefits of public health measures and the costs?

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Kawaguchi said Honda’s overall first quarter results were very healthy, thanks partly to a favorable exchange rate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of favorable

Verb

For brands, understanding this complexity is paramount; success requires authentic engagement, respecting the plant's deep legacy, and building genuine community trust.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Organizations and officials across the continent have vied to find a balance between respecting freedom of speech and protecting their democracies, including the Venice Biennale’s controversial decision to allow Russia to participate.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of respecting

Adjective

Friday is here and that means all you Competitive Wordle players, playing against your friends, co-workers, rivals, enemies, or against me or the Wordle Bot, must double your points, whether positive or negative.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Confusion was sparked last month when the Food and Drug Administration announced that a sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that had tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of positive

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Anyone with information regarding Glover’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Yates Center Police Department at 620-625-8640.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, states have an incentive to vouch for the strictest possible rules regarding affiliates.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of regarding

Adjective

Even the Brewers, the leaders for team ERA, added another good arm just for safe measure.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Chef Iñigo Lavado spent years hopping between Europe’s best kitchens, including Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adriá, before opening his namesake restaurant in the neighboring city of Irún in 2004.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of good

Verb

In fact, the country’s famous pura vida philosophy encourages experiencing wellness at a slower pace and appreciating the present, according to Simon Jones, the CEO of international tour company Trafalgar.

— Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
The younger person will have a harder time appreciating what Ron Washington has done, and does, just to go back to the ballpark.

— Mac Engel August 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 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

The 2016 Indy 500 winner conducted the maiden validation test, praising the car's exceptional build quality and predictable, rewarding handling.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Since separating, the two have remained amicable co-parents, often praising one another in interviews.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

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