1
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
my admiration for her increased when I discovered she had learned English only since coming to the U.S.
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
gaped in admiration as one flower-bedecked float after another paraded past them
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Recent Examples of admiration
Reflecting on the process, Ward shares her admiration for the quality and finishes of the pieces.
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Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
And this was critical: Pelle Larsson aced this third start, providing the type of rugged effort, across-the-board contributions and defensive verve that have earned him admiration from the coaching staff and teammates.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
More than 400 Reddit users flooded the comments section of the post with admiration, calling the moment heartwarming and even offering to help the kittens out on their journey to being adopted.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Even Matt is struck dumb in admiration until the arrival of Doug (Thomas Barbusca), a helpful PA who mistakes him for an extra and breaks his concentration.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
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Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
And this was critical: Pelle Larsson aced this third start, providing the type of rugged effort, across-the-board contributions and defensive verve that have earned him admiration from the coaching staff and teammates.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
More than 400 Reddit users flooded the comments section of the post with admiration, calling the moment heartwarming and even offering to help the kittens out on their journey to being adopted.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Even Matt is struck dumb in admiration until the arrival of Doug (Thomas Barbusca), a helpful PA who mistakes him for an extra and breaks his concentration.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
Noun
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Whether leading a team, negotiating a deal, managing conflicts or mentoring someone, always treat others with respect and empathy.—
Nuno Fernandes,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tetris lost to all the others in every respect—except for game play.—
Henk Rogers,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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To no one’s amazement, Shohei Ohtani homered triumphantly in the Tokyo Series.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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To our collective amazement, the RGB LEDs were able to create wholly recognizable color images.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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At a fan convention in Los Angeles in 2017, North expressed his appreciation for fans of Dennis the Menace.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Taking into account dividends and investment appreciation over time, Forbes estimates Prenosil has at least $280 million in wealth outside her Dick’s stock.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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After seven episodes of pained teeth-gritting and wide-eyed astonishment, he’s found closure in confronting the man who killed his father (or not) and finding only a weak old guy too sickly to punch.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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The 33rd annual Cushing’s Crossing happens on Saturday, May 3rd, and spectating is free — and highly recommended for belly laughs and general astonishment.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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So in that regard, Josh Christopher, Keshad Johnson and Isaiah Stevens likely will remain within the Heat’s realm at least through the early stages of the offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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It’s designed to not only be easy to hit drives with, but also playable right off the fairway grass – behaving more like a long fairway wood in that regard.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Abi is a special-needs child, and McConnell wanted to capture her wonderment at the world in a song.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jon, meanwhile, holes up in his squalid quarters surrounded by takeout containers and dirty clothes while hooked onto a cheap-looking VR game that hardly inspires the wonderment in us it’s supposed to in him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Kaye adds to the chorus of praise.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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McConaughey shared similar praise for Hudson in an April interview with People.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Where is his trademark shock and awe — going bi-coastal in that endeavor — maybe make one throw on the East Coast, then storm in on Air Force One to hit the West Coast (with an eye toward winning California the next time) — demonstrating the majesty of his office?—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Over several hours, stargazers watched in awe as the moon's shadow slowly crept across the lunar surface, turning our nearest celestial neighbor blood red.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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