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
The glittering salt pans on the Mediterranean shoreline offer scenic views that the Romans once admired.
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Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Her collaboration with Victoria’s Secret was a natural fit, as countless women admire her confidence, bold style, and unapologetic self-expression.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
And despite her delay in viewing the film, Gia Coppola can’t help but admire it.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
It is sometimes bestowed upon men such as Trump, Richard Nixon, and Lyndon Johnson with the aid of voters who do not especially love or admire those men, but see them as the right tool for the job at the right moment.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
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Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Her collaboration with Victoria’s Secret was a natural fit, as countless women admire her confidence, bold style, and unapologetic self-expression.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
And despite her delay in viewing the film, Gia Coppola can’t help but admire it.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
It is sometimes bestowed upon men such as Trump, Richard Nixon, and Lyndon Johnson with the aid of voters who do not especially love or admire those men, but see them as the right tool for the job at the right moment.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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And influencers now respect the trust of their audience.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Our success absolutely depends on having a team that’s truly diverse, reflects all perspectives, and has a culture where our employees feel valued and respected.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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There are also some folks who appreciate a show's ability to occupy a kid's attention for longer than 15 minutes.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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When Are the 2025 Oscars? Lucky for those on the East Coast who appreciate an early bedtime, the 2025 Oscars are keeping the earlier airtime debuted that during last year.—
Reece Rogers,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Among his focuses are providing additional training to teachers, specifically regarding disciplinary action and its impact on instruction; bridging gaps between schools, teachers and parents through community engagement; and creating an endowment to strengthen the district’s long-term finances.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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The case centered on Ofcom’s March 2024 decisions regarding two broadcasts from May and June 2023.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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