as in appreciated
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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
Verb
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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
Adjective
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After two decades of side projects and pseudo-reunions, the revered Welsh rock trio Mclusky have finally recorded a new album—their first in 20 years.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Mayberry District Music Hall, 71 Wall St., Norwalk Lauren Mayberry, the voice of the revered Scottish band Chvrches, comes to District Music Hall solo on her Vicious Creatures tour.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Team Ruff defeated Team Fluff, 72-69, to paw the esteemed Lombarky Trophy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Live Nation Productions is hoping that Green Day fans will have the time of their lives with a new comedy movie inspired by the esteemed punk band.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Molly Shannon Gets Back in Costume as Sally O'Malley (and Does the Kicking and Stretching) 10 hr 24 min ago Molly Shannon helped Emma Stone pay tribute to the history of physical comedy on the series by getting into costume as her beloved Sally O'Malley.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jake Gyllenhaal is his foil as the perfidious Iago, who goads Othello into unreasoning jealousy with lies about his beloved Desdemona (Molly Osborne).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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