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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
Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Vidovic admired how Brusek could go into basketball after missing four years and not miss a beat.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Goldsworthy also admired David Nash, a British land artist a decade his senior, who trained living ash trees into sculptural shapes.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 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
Below the place is a winter wonderland best admired from a mountain peak.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
And frankly, admired how Craig went about doing it.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Iger has become one of the most iconic, admired, and capable leaders in the media world.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Tonali’s representative reached out to Berta over the midfielder — a player admired by Arsenal for a long period of time.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Have women forgotten the art of standing out and being admired?
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Vidovic admired how Brusek could go into basketball after missing four years and not miss a beat.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Goldsworthy also admired David Nash, a British land artist a decade his senior, who trained living ash trees into sculptural shapes.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 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
Below the place is a winter wonderland best admired from a mountain peak.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
And frankly, admired how Craig went about doing it.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Iger has become one of the most iconic, admired, and capable leaders in the media world.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Tonali’s representative reached out to Berta over the midfielder — a player admired by Arsenal for a long period of time.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Adjective
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Which is why this recognition was so appreciated by Bates, but also unexpected.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Providing plenty of chances for kids to make their own decisions (and learn from mistakes) is one way parents can show children that their preferences, ideas, wants, and needs are respected and valued.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the backlash suggests On This Day… is still somewhat ahead of its time, and that viewers don’t want revered storytellers embracing artificial intelligence.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Numerous vendors sold empty orange and clear plastic jugs that followers filled to take revered water home.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Starmer had faced growing pressure over the past week to fire McSweeney, who is regarded as a key adviser in Downing Street and seen as a close ally of Mandelson.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Half of them were published in adulthood, with Frederick and Charles regarded as exceptionally promising poets until their talents were eclipsed not only by their younger brother but by their inner turmoil.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This Valentine’s Day, Ben Smith and Kelly Dennis will profess their love for each other — and New York City — in front of loved ones, strangers and possibly Batman.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gavern said the online ICE detainee locator, which family members use to find loved ones, often doesn’t update when transfers occur.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Entertainment Weekly can exclusively announce Dancing With the Stars Con 2026, the first edition of a new convention uniting past winners, fan-favorite alums, scads of pro partners, and even two members of the esteemed judging panel for a weekend of DWTS-centric events and activities.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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After the Seattle Seahawks clinched the win, NBC Sport's Maria Taylor presented the esteemed NFL trophy to former high school classmate Mike Macdonald, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who led the team to their second Super Bowl title in franchise history.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Candyland, after all, is strange — inspiring, cherished and definitely strange.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Over 60 members attended the champagne social, which has become a cherished tradition marking the beginning of the final diligence review process.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Now, the source material behind that beloved series is making the leap to live theater.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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But in order to make good on the movie-ness of it all, Johnson and McCarrol leaped and ran and dived into the sky, all for the sake of booking a concert at the beloved Toronto venue Rivoli.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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