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to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admired
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
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The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Conviction is one of the most admired leadership qualities.
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Jody Michael,
Forbes.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.
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ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The floral still life was so admired that Caroline Louise, Margravine of Baden, spent three years trying to acquire it through her Paris agent.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
It is so greatly admired, and read with such avidity in the freeborn Colonies, that the third edition is now printed in Philadelphia.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Those comments will have been warmly welcomed back in Europe by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who will consider his words public confirmation that a player hugely admired by club president Joan Laporta wants to join them.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Your creativity and confidence are high, and so is your desire to be admired or chosen.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Hanks, who is also an author, screenwriter, director and producer, has enjoyed a storybook career as a successful and admired artist.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
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The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Conviction is one of the most admired leadership qualities.
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Jody Michael,
Forbes.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.
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ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
The 23-year-old box-to-box midfielder, a Valencia academy product with 118 top-flight appearances, is admired by Barca's Sporting Director Deco for his all-around play and goal-scoring ability.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The floral still life was so admired that Caroline Louise, Margravine of Baden, spent three years trying to acquire it through her Paris agent.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
It is so greatly admired, and read with such avidity in the freeborn Colonies, that the third edition is now printed in Philadelphia.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Those comments will have been warmly welcomed back in Europe by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who will consider his words public confirmation that a player hugely admired by club president Joan Laporta wants to join them.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Your creativity and confidence are high, and so is your desire to be admired or chosen.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Hanks, who is also an author, screenwriter, director and producer, has enjoyed a storybook career as a successful and admired artist.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Adjective
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Estate-planning software, trust automation, and appreciated-stock donation pipes are all having their Stripe moment, quietly standardizing what used to require a lawyer, an advisor, and a long lunch.
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Making someone feel appreciated is double happiness for us both.
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For roughly a century after the Constitution was ratified, private property, contracts and free internal trade within the United States were respected.
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He was respected throughout the locker room.
Adjective
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Their place in history as Declaration signers was more a product of right place, right time than revered leaders of the patriot cause sent to Philadelphia.
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Even though the monarchy no longer exists in Rwanda, so revered are the cows that the traditional gifting and exchanging them among kingdoms has been embraced by Kagame.
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Even Advanced Placement examinations—formerly regarded as one of the strongest objective measures available—have become part of this debate.
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Despite primarily playing club football for Bayer Leverkusen at centre-back, Quansah is regarded as a right-back option by Tuchel.
Adjective
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
Adjective
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In an online sale of works from the esteemed Zabludowicz collection of contemporary art that concluded on Tuesday, over half the artworks failed to sell.
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There is nothing quite as iconic in American fashion as blue jeans, and for decades those jeans were made of premium fabrics in esteemed American mills, using American cotton.
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And about month after he was taken, federal immigration agents swarmed Charlotte and the very neighborhood that held Omar’s cherished memories.
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For many years, Kirby compiled annual cookbooks featuring the group's favorite recipes from that year, creating a collection that chronicles both memorable meals and cherished friendships.
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For something slower and more sceney, Bardot-era Le Club 55 remains one of the most beloved lunches on the peninsula and is often visited by the Hollywood crowd.
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Anixter, Wrigleyville’s beloved ‘Pink Hat Guy,’ died Tuesday night from complications with surgery, according to his family.
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