as in favorable
expressing approval
the smartly dressed couple drew admiring glances
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as in respecting
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admiring
Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Today, he is known by relatively few — but those few are deeply admiring.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Laurie Werner, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The trailer concludes with Jack admiring Mel in her wedding gown.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
McMahon, for example, can write an admiring tribute to President Jimmy Carter one month and speak at the George W. Bush Presidential Center the next.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Today, he is known by relatively few — but those few are deeply admiring.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Verb
Now, the centerpiece is a skating rink in which skaters can glide over the ice while admiring the views of the Financial District skyscrapers, East River and the Brooklyn Bridge.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The trailer concludes with Jack admiring Mel in her wedding gown.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
Adjective
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Around nine in ten Catholics who identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party have a favorable view of him, compared to 63 percent of Catholics who identify with or lean toward the Republican Party.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions for singles who are actively dating.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.—
Lola Méndez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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They can be trained with positive reinforcement to do things like walk on a leash or sit on command.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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By and large, voters seem to have positive reactions to his early moves, according to a CBS News poll released this week.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With property values consistently appreciating and strong income potential, real estate remains a highly profitable investment choice.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The first look at Sue Storm has gone a bit viral, with players…appreciating her character design.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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One of the founding editor’s key early finds was Katharine S. Angell, who became the magazine’s first fiction editor and a reliable reservoir of good sense.—
Christopher B. Daly,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Watch the video above to hear the appreciative words that left a father in tears.—
Allison Moses,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Grab a few of these plaid sherpa blankets at Home Depot for under $20 each to have on hand for appreciative guests.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The agreement did not go through the regular state contracting process, which typically features the governor and two other members of the Board of Public Works publicly vetting and approving contracts about every two weeks.—
Sam Janesch,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Nov. 2024
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With its double-layer construction, the Lassen provided our testers with enough wind protection to wear as an outer layer for sunny spring ski conditions, and garnered a few approving nods on the lodge deck after.—
Frederick Reimers,
Outside Online,
31 Oct. 2024
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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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