as in respected
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
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
So many admired him, adored him, and respected him.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Many who admired what Gaudí built in his lifetime came to think that finishing the work to the architect’s standards was simply impossible.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Her men friends were mostly elderly cultured people, who admired her elegance and asked no more than the pleasure of her company.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Shandling, who died from a blood clot in 2016, did not come easily to the wisdom that Apatow so admired him for.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
More than 6,000 people lined up quietly on Saturday — and on Sunday the queue was even more striking, spilling into the streets around the stately venue designed by Tadao Ando, whom Armani admired and respected.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
Elvis admired Dean, beyond the beyond.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the French filmmaker Éric Rohmer, whose work Keith has admired for its ability to unearth profound truths in the smallest human gestures, Advisry’s latest offering channels that same subtlety.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Bruno called the routine well done and admired Danielle’s fluidity and movement across the floor.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
So many admired him, adored him, and respected him.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Many who admired what Gaudí built in his lifetime came to think that finishing the work to the architect’s standards was simply impossible.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Her men friends were mostly elderly cultured people, who admired her elegance and asked no more than the pleasure of her company.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Shandling, who died from a blood clot in 2016, did not come easily to the wisdom that Apatow so admired him for.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
More than 6,000 people lined up quietly on Saturday — and on Sunday the queue was even more striking, spilling into the streets around the stately venue designed by Tadao Ando, whom Armani admired and respected.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
Elvis admired Dean, beyond the beyond.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the French filmmaker Éric Rohmer, whose work Keith has admired for its ability to unearth profound truths in the smallest human gestures, Advisry’s latest offering channels that same subtlety.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Verb
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So many admired him, adored him, and respected him.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of stating in unison that the rights of individuals to due process should be respected, even if they’re suspected of being in the country illegally, much of the right’s response to summary deportations is silence.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Your prayers have been felt and so appreciated.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This means that once the appreciated asset is transferred into the CRAT, the trust can sell it without paying capital gains taxes.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The quiet schism in sports over whether to acknowledge Kirk as an important figure cut down in a senseless murder may reflect today’s uneasy balance between conservative power and the norms of what are often regarded as apolitical spaces, particularly by conservatives themselves.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, Regulus is regarded as one of the brightest stars visible to Earth.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The movie centers around Matt (James Boyle), who was raised in a secluded deaf community based at a stately house and led by the charismatic, revered leader Mia (Sophie Stone).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Israeli strikes severely weakened Hezbollah – culminating in the assassination of its revered leader, Hassan Nasrallah – and significantly curtailed the group’s domestic clout.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, those wages are so low that families must send their own money into prison to help support their loved one.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk's murder is sick and reprehensible, and our thoughts are with his family, children, and loved ones.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The actor, who was among seven esteemed creatives honored at the ceremony, began his speech by citing his mother as a contentious inspiration for a life of service.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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His cachet as an esteemed art world figure waned decades ago.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Watch Maria on Netflix The Piano Lesson In Malcolm Washington's feature directorial debut, The Piano Lesson delves into the Charles family's struggle with a heavy decision surrounding their cherished heirloom piano.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even Roosevelt, the city’s most cherished school, has been vacant since 2019 and fallen into disrepair.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the Season 1 finale, the Game Maker seemed to be two steps ahead of Morgan and Adam, and even kidnapped their beloved coworker Detective Lev Osman (Deniz Akdeniz), horrifyingly leaving him trapped at the bottom of a pool.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Joined by beloved Hallmark guest judges each week, one contestant will be sent 'home for the holidays,' while the winner lands a leading role in one of this year's Countdown to Christmas movies.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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