as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admire
Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill all reprise their roles from Steven Spielberg's 1993 classic, featuring Dern running with dinos, Neill encouraging a T-Rex to roar for a front-facing video, and Goldblum admiring a giant pile of shrimp.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
Over in Kyoto, strolling through the Gion geisha district offers a chance to admire traditional architecture that feels far removed from the city’s more modern neighborhoods.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
McPherson enjoyed the work of many contemporaries, but admired Hayes’ ability to pivot gracefully from one passion to another.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And frankly, admired how Craig went about doing it.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
Over in Kyoto, strolling through the Gion geisha district offers a chance to admire traditional architecture that feels far removed from the city’s more modern neighborhoods.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
McPherson enjoyed the work of many contemporaries, but admired Hayes’ ability to pivot gracefully from one passion to another.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And frankly, admired how Craig went about doing it.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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Island artisans shaped much of the transformation, handling everything from masonry repairs to custom windows to cabinetry and furniture, working with a level of care that respected the building’s age and character.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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If someone pushes, state what works for you and offer a simple alternative that respects time and money.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even as statewide political dynamics shifted, his leadership remained popular and appreciated in our community.—
Stuart Schmidt Jr,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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But experts, including Diaz, say eating mushrooms isn’t a necessary part of observing, learning and appreciating them.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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It’s regarded as his greatest song ever, containing his favorite themes of violence, mortality, regret, and above all, loneliness, against the backdrop of the American wilderness.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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The agency has not specified if the suspension of the police powers of Blanchette and Leslie are due to violations of its policies regarding pursuits and forcibly ending them.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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