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
Streeting has often expressed admiration for the government of Tony Blair, who was prime minister while Streeting was a student at the University of Cambridge.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The series follows the composer’s arrival in late-18th-century Vienna and Salieri’s decade-long fixation on him, as admiration curdles into obsession.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 11 May 2026
His manager, Pereira, is full of admiration for Anderson as a man and a player.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 May 2026
In yet another similarity between fiction and real life, there is a lot of admiration between Anderson and Dearden.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The series follows the composer’s arrival in late-18th-century Vienna and Salieri’s decade-long fixation on him, as admiration curdles into obsession.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 11 May 2026
His manager, Pereira, is full of admiration for Anderson as a man and a player.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 May 2026
In yet another similarity between fiction and real life, there is a lot of admiration between Anderson and Dearden.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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Present technologies offer stunning opportunities in this respect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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For Antos, the key to successfully playing in these fan favorite sandboxes requires a deep respect for the material.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Two years later — to my complete amazement — that idea has become a movement.—
Blake Crisses,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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To Nico’s amazement, the mysterious house where Gela lives with her faithful dog is actually full of secrets.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Coca-Cola 600 The 67th Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway has brought large crowds to Charlotte and Concord year after year for food, music, military appreciation and of course, racing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Ayoud cultivated a deep appreciation of fashion history and the luxury industry early in life.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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To her horrified astonishment, Miss Manners has received a number of letters reporting that guests are taking gross advantage of hospitality by cadging future meals.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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To many, weather is an inconvenience to be overcome rather than an ever-changing astonishment to be experienced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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So, yes, there likely will be chatter in that regard should the Cavaliers fall short with their current build.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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In this regard, said one of the influencers, an Israeli-American named Miriam Strauss, the boos are actually in dialogue with Bettan.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Find wonderment in sharing a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park or sunset from Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park.—
Bing Pan,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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The praise from the internet was nice.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some policies were met with praise In some areas, business priorities did manage to win passage in the legislature this year.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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And the awe goes beyond the main showstoppers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 May 2026
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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