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
Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
If audiences take to the film, the film could be in play for nominations across the board, all the way up to Best Picture and Best Director — where Mann’s branch peers might feel he’s owed another admiring tip of the hat.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2023
Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Oh, the whirlwind experience that was watching the Challengers film… and admiring the on-theme press tour looks that came before it.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Reviews of the film, which opened in Japan back on July 14 and has grossed a formidable $53 million there, have been very admiring.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
If audiences take to the film, the film could be in play for nominations across the board, all the way up to Best Picture and Best Director — where Mann’s branch peers might feel he’s owed another admiring tip of the hat.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2023
Verb
The back deck looks out over the forest, and there’s also a pool for swimming, lounging, or simply admiring (at a certain point for city-dwellers, pools become such a novelty).
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Oh, the whirlwind experience that was watching the Challengers film… and admiring the on-theme press tour looks that came before it.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In regards to the renovation, Bacon and Bergin were fully aligned on respecting the integrity of the home by maintaining as much of the existing design footprint as possible.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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Inclusion is respecting everyone’s voice and creating a culture where people from all backgrounds feel encouraged to express ideas and perspectives.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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That was really overwhelming in such a positive way.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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First, the asking price, a vast sum even in the voracious world of high-stakes wine collecting, kept rising—first $8 million, then $10 million, now likely more—the longer the collection sat and the more the wines inside kept appreciating.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Often, leaders have really good intentions to be inclusive, but obstacles or barriers get in the way.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Adidas also remains embroiled in a long-running multinational trademark battle with Thom Browne regarding the use of stripes.Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Luigi Mangione's writings revealed A Reddit spokesperson told ABC News regarding the page that their policy is to suspend accounts that may potentially be related to suspects in high-profile criminal investigations.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the podcast episode, Jase noted that the Robertson family is appreciative of the prayers and support being sent Phil's way.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Given her decades of experience in the kitchen and at the head of the table, the culinary icon knows a thing or two about being the most appreciative and thoughtful guest.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
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