1
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
my admiration for her increased when I discovered she had learned English only since coming to the U.S.
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
gaped in admiration as one flower-bedecked float after another paraded past them
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Recent Examples of admiration
The Russian invasion of Ukraine won Vladimir Putin a certain admiration in countries of the global South, as well as among MAGA Americans, while Joe Biden’s appeals to democratic values seemed pallid and hypocritical.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
Their admiration has mixed with surprise and hurt in recent weeks, though, after the Trump administration moved to end Temporary Protected Status, or T.P.S., for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States, many of them in South Florida.
—Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Nick Cave is standing firm on his admiration for Kanye West’s music, even as the rapper continues to stir controversy with his inflammatory remarks and actions.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
Taking home an Academy Award trophy can earn you prestige and the admiration of your peers.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
Their admiration has mixed with surprise and hurt in recent weeks, though, after the Trump administration moved to end Temporary Protected Status, or T.P.S., for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States, many of them in South Florida.
—Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Nick Cave is standing firm on his admiration for Kanye West’s music, even as the rapper continues to stir controversy with his inflammatory remarks and actions.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
Taking home an Academy Award trophy can earn you prestige and the admiration of your peers.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
Noun
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Join 3 others in the comments View Comments The past several decades have seen Fuller’s contributions recognized in some respects.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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This level of preparation shows respect for the prospect’s time and builds credibility. 4.—
Samuel Darwin,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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After two years, to their amazement, electricity to the village had been restored.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
28 Feb. 2025
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Several years ago, many of us shared amazement when the State’s current owners, Red and Linda McMonagle, reopened the movie house after an extensive remodeling.—
Doug Hanneman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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That means handing out praise liberally and finding ways to show your appreciation for them and make their day a little brighter.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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Confidential and Memento, Pearce is, to the astonishment of many, celebrating his very first Oscar nomination this year, with his terrifying supporting turn in The Brutalist.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2025
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In her episode, Roan recreates the cover of her 2023 album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, all while going long about her influences and her astonishment at her meteoric rise to stardom.—
James Factora,
Them,
6 Feb. 2025
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To say that Trump is overplaying America's hand with regard to Russia is an understatement.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this regard, the answer is clear: the White House and its party of one.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jon, meanwhile, holes up in his squalid quarters surrounded by takeout containers and dirty clothes while hooked onto a cheap-looking VR game that hardly inspires the wonderment in us it’s supposed to in him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Compared to the Spider-Verse movies, there’s no wonderment at the visual ingenuity, and compared to X-Men ’97, there’s no ambitious subtext to be elevated to the surface.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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The film’s non-linear narrative has drawn praise from critics in Spain and abroad.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Neither general manager Alex Anthopoulos nor manager Brian Snitker would commit to that course Tuesday but both sang the praises of the player, the top freshman in the Atlanta camp.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Maci Bookout McKinney is in awe of her teenage son.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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TikTok Reacts to Otto's Quick Thinking Viewers were in awe of Otto's actions and couldn't help but comment on the hilarious dynamic between the two pets.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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