as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admire
In Leo, the red planet wants to be seen, celebrated and admired.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
Something similar happened to Juan Soto later on, with the superstar admiring what looked like a sure leadoff homer only to settle for a wall-scraping single.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
The sky holds endless cosmic treasures to admire all year round, but one of the most valuable sights will soon shine at its brightest: the Milky Way.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
Crystal Palace’s Guehi remains admired at centre-back and Burnley’s James Trafford has long been a goalkeeper target.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
Something similar happened to Juan Soto later on, with the superstar admiring what looked like a sure leadoff homer only to settle for a wall-scraping single.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
The sky holds endless cosmic treasures to admire all year round, but one of the most valuable sights will soon shine at its brightest: the Milky Way.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
Crystal Palace’s Guehi remains admired at centre-back and Burnley’s James Trafford has long been a goalkeeper target.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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Differences in views on war or government policies should not interfere with respecting those who died in service.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Their practical approach respects tradition but pushes to modernize the monarchy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Shepperson said his brother B.J. loved horses and would have really appreciated what this program is doing to help other veterans.—
Kennedy Hayes,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Clara Karger, a spokesperson for Bass, said her boss appreciates that the council gave the authority for the LAPD to increase recruitment — adding as much as 480 officers — if financial circumstances improve.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a monetary reward for information regarding the remaining suspects.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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