as in positively
in an approving manner
we gazed admiringly at the portrait
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Recent Examples of admiringly
The image posted by the president Sunday night showed Trump wearing a biblical-style robe and laying hands on a bedridden man as light emanates from his fingers — while a soldier, a nurse, a praying woman and a bearded man in a baseball cap all look on admiringly.
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Will Weissert, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Soon the internet was flooded with memes of the president looking admiringly up at Mamdani.
—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
Will Weissert, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Soon the internet was flooded with memes of the president looking admiringly up at Mamdani.
—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
Adverb
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Couric noted that his parents — Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg — were not portrayed particularly positively in the show.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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While there was no major breakthrough, representatives from both countries spoke positively about the more than two-hour meeting.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The poll found that favorability rating held true for both political parties, with 84% of Catholic Republicans and 89% of Catholic Democrats viewing him favorably.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Even now — as Dems appear to be surging — polling suggests that fewer than 40% of Americans view the Democratic Party favorably.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Admiringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiringly. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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