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
Adverb
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Beyond his academic commitment, Carson is always willing to lend a hand to classmates and contributes positively to the classroom community.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway 's resumption of share buybacks and a personal stock purchase by new CEO Greg Abel were viewed positively by analysts, though most said the moves don't meaningfully change the investment case for the name.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Rangers may look favorably on Rocker despite a lack of results if significant progress is made to his approach and pitch diversity.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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On the other end of the spectrum, the grades reflected favorably on the Eagles’ staff.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Admiringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiringly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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