as in positively
in an approving manner
we gazed admiringly at the portrait
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Recent Examples of admiringly
Soon the internet was flooded with memes of the president looking admiringly up at Mamdani.
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Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
In another photo, Gomez holds hands with longtime bestie Taylor Swift, 35, who looks at her admiringly.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Jeremy Carl, recently nominated to become an assistant secretary of state, has written admiringly of Christian nationalism, and is close with Abbotoy.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Longart spoke admiringly about Kirk’s ability to attract a diverse group of mourners.
—Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
In another photo, Gomez holds hands with longtime bestie Taylor Swift, 35, who looks at her admiringly.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Jeremy Carl, recently nominated to become an assistant secretary of state, has written admiringly of Christian nationalism, and is close with Abbotoy.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Longart spoke admiringly about Kirk’s ability to attract a diverse group of mourners.
—Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiringly
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On December 18, 2025, the North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, with assistance from the North Carolina SBI Crime Lab, positively identified the remains as Bethany Brown.—
Mark Price
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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After starting positively under Dyche, Forest have lost their past four games, leaving them four points above West Ham in 17th.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Caruso has spoken favorably in recent weeks about a few aspects of the recovery, including the reopening of classrooms and the quick removal of fire debris.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Zach Harper grades the trade favorably for Washington — and far less charitably for Atlanta.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Admiringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiringly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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