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
America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on Earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.
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Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
After all, what speaks louder: absence from a few public appearances, or a husband’s heartfelt declaration of love and admiration for his wife?
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2025
Paul and Davis shared their admiration for first responders, with Davis saying Lakers players have talked about inviting some of them to Crypto.com Arena to watch games from a suite.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and returning All Stars 7 queen The Vivienne, who won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her comedic prowess and stunning looks on the runway, has died at age 32.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
After all, what speaks louder: absence from a few public appearances, or a husband’s heartfelt declaration of love and admiration for his wife?
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2025
Paul and Davis shared their admiration for first responders, with Davis saying Lakers players have talked about inviting some of them to Crypto.com Arena to watch games from a suite.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and returning All Stars 7 queen The Vivienne, who won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her comedic prowess and stunning looks on the runway, has died at age 32.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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This fosters collaboration and respect for the CEO’s broader vantage point.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, Chandelier of Gruene emphasizes the importance of respect, noting that a wedding is not an opportunity for personal agendas or business dealings, as the day is meant to celebrate the couple getting married.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Much to the amazement of the local populace, the eggs kept popping out—until it was discovered that the owner was writing the words and reinserting the eggs into the hapless hen’s cloaca.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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There's no shortage of amazement — and amusement — every time the Chiefs take the field, especially in January.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Yet not a sound emerges from the baying mob, which has been instructed to pantomime their appreciation noiselessly.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Actress and comedian Mindy Kaling, 45, who is friends with Teigen and husband John Legend, 46, added her own appreciation of Luna.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Garcia's clip has been viewed over a million times and over a thousand TikTok users have commented with a mix of astonishment and worry for her.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The image was born after her September 2024 presidential debate against Trump, where Harris peered at her opponent with a look of astonishment.—
Raven Maragh-Lloyd,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Thunder are even better-positioned than the Cavs in that regard.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The order also calls on the Director of National Intelligence to do the same with regard to the intelligence community.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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The girls become kindred spirits, sharing secrets, wonderment, and several key world events.—
Staff,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 Dec. 2024
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Generally, the drama does spectacularly well with abiding by a primal sense of magical realism — the finding of wonderment in the banal and the insertion of banality into the wondrous.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Dec. 2024
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Trump, for his part, has offered praise for the platform and his incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said Wednesday the president-elect intends to take action to preserve TikTok once back in office.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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El Camino Real goalkeeper Anthony Salmeron received special praise from coach Ian Kogan.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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She's been in awe of the widespread support during this difficult time.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Reflecting on the experience, Idris shared a moment of awe from his first day on set at the 2023 British Grand Prix.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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