as in positively
in an approving manner
we gazed admiringly at the portrait
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Recent Examples of admiringly
Longart spoke admiringly about Kirk’s ability to attract a diverse group of mourners.
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Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiringly
Adverb
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No matter how bad or stressful the situation is, or how difficult the circumstances, these bad bosses believe that being optimistic, positive, or thinking positively will change the outcome.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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In this case, the player has responded positively to a coach for whom teamwork is non-negotiable.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The remaining members of the Core Four grade out favorably relative to their roles.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Among Republican respondents aware of MAHA, most viewed the movement favorably, and some 90% said the movement reflected their values about food and agriculture.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Admiringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiringly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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