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
His seemingly earnest admiration toward traditional news outlets followed an in-depth discussion about the theory Fielder explores in his HBO series: that miscommunication between pilots is a major contributor to commercial-airline crashes.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 May 2025
Swiatek has often talked about her admiration for Nadal; Alcaraz is considered the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s heir apparent.
—Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.
—Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 May 2025
Swiatek has often talked about her admiration for Nadal; Alcaraz is considered the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s heir apparent.
—Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.
—Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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With respect to the recent data sharing between CMS and DHS, HHS acted entirely within its legal authority—and in full compliance with all applicable laws—to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Think of them almost like an instruction manual that can guide others on how to care for you, how to engage with you and what respect looks like to you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Within three weeks, to Akasha’s amazement, Shimshai was up to 40 orders a day.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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This spectacle of breezy contempt regarding questions of process and policy was humiliating, for sure, but hardly an amazement.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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Phoebe Merrick says living in New Zealand has given her a greater appreciation of work-life balance.—
Jennifer Liu
Zachary Green,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Environmental benefits also remain a key motivator, along with a growing appreciation for the smooth, quiet driving experience and the high-tech features found in many modern EVs.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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At a news briefing later that day, Mayor Karen Bass expressed astonishment about Padilla’s treatment.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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For Córdova, that path began with a moment of astonishment: watching a television program about neutron stars as a young woman, she was struck by the immensity of the cosmos and felt the pull of a question that would guide her for a lifetime — how does the universe work?—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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With regard to shade, this umbrella does a good job at providing protection no matter what direction the sun is coming from, especially given the tilt feature.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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With regard to the incident in LA this afternoon, the Senator in question was not wearing a security pin and physically resisted law enforcement when confronted.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The setting for the show is the beauteous grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been tricked out to accommodate all sorts of interactive and balloon-based wonderment.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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During his latest mission, his third long-duration on the International Space Station, Pettit brought his brand of wonderment to the assignment.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The tech titan regularly sang the president's praises on social media and even brought his 4-year-old son to the Oval Office.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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While the signing was met with both praise and criticism, Skip Bayless made his feelings about the Steelers decision clear.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Crossing these striking structure should be on every design lover’s bucket list June 11, 2025 Little compares to the special sense of awe derived from seeing the world from above, and the tallest bridges in the world are certainly some of the best places to experience that sensation.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2025
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During the season finale, all of her siblings were in awe of her transformation and praised her for how far she's come in her weight loss journey.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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