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as in respected
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admired
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
And Joan admired the artistic volcano out of which these songs seem to spring.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Bob coveted her beautiful voice, her beautiful visage, her brilliant execution, and admired her stardom and her professionalism.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Early on, the two families got together for a youth football game, and Perri Owens admired how protective foster mom Beth Dickerson was — and how the foster mom had a no-nonsense, direct approach with the boys.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Yoon did enact some policies that were widely admired, and that linked his country more strongly to the world, particularly to the West.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Having formed a friendship with Williams during the development of The Greatest Showman, Gracey admired Williams’ captivating and witty storytelling.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Ortiz was one of the baseball players Soto admired as a kid, which is likely a big reason why Ortiz took on a significant role in Boston's recruiting efforts for the outfielder.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Many on campus admired her sense of style.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
But that did not mean the city’s trajectory had to be admired.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
And Joan admired the artistic volcano out of which these songs seem to spring.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Bob coveted her beautiful voice, her beautiful visage, her brilliant execution, and admired her stardom and her professionalism.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Early on, the two families got together for a youth football game, and Perri Owens admired how protective foster mom Beth Dickerson was — and how the foster mom had a no-nonsense, direct approach with the boys.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Yoon did enact some policies that were widely admired, and that linked his country more strongly to the world, particularly to the West.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Having formed a friendship with Williams during the development of The Greatest Showman, Gracey admired Williams’ captivating and witty storytelling.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Ortiz was one of the baseball players Soto admired as a kid, which is likely a big reason why Ortiz took on a significant role in Boston's recruiting efforts for the outfielder.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Many on campus admired her sense of style.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
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To foster active listening within your team, organize regular check-ins free of distractions and create open forums for discussion, allowing diverse opinions to be shared and respected at all levels.Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that brands can confidently order products knowing that the origins and certifications are all verified and respected.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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The revered producer and mixer has helmed records by such rock legends as Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Roxy Music and David Bowie, often out of his home studio, Mix This!, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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This morning’s funeral service for America’s 39th president, James Earl Carter, Jr. – Jimmy – was a deeply and deservedly reverent ceremony for a universally and deeply revered man.Eli Amdur, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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While regarded as a decent prospect, the former Norwich City player is well down the pecking order.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Today, it is regarded as one of the most collectible modern Patek Philippes.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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His engagements with historical authors are also best appreciated in literary terms.Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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First launched in 1989, this esteemed affair is set to return for its 36th iteration this year, with no shortage of elevated drinking and dining experiences taking place within the city’s world-class Boston Harbor Hotel.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Now in an esteemed stateside collection, this 335 S was used by movie director Michael Mann as a reference for the race cars in his recent Ferrari biopic.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Three actors — Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland — have played Spider-Man in major movie adaptations of the beloved comic — and all three of them have found dated their romantic counterparts in the movie.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Stepping out in New York on January 11 for the matinee of her Broadway production Our Town, the actor defaulted to her usual chic and cozy fashion formula: her beloved slate grey beanie, and a wool calf-length coat with big black sunglasses.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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