as in positively
in an approving manner
we gazed admiringly at the portrait
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Recent Examples of admiringly
Soon the internet was flooded with memes of the president looking admiringly up at Mamdani.
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Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
In another photo, Gomez holds hands with longtime bestie Taylor Swift, 35, who looks at her admiringly.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Jeremy Carl, recently nominated to become an assistant secretary of state, has written admiringly of Christian nationalism, and is close with Abbotoy.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Longart spoke admiringly about Kirk’s ability to attract a diverse group of mourners.
—Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
In another photo, Gomez holds hands with longtime bestie Taylor Swift, 35, who looks at her admiringly.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Jeremy Carl, recently nominated to become an assistant secretary of state, has written admiringly of Christian nationalism, and is close with Abbotoy.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Longart spoke admiringly about Kirk’s ability to attract a diverse group of mourners.
—Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiringly
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Through their investigation, deputies were able to positively identify the suspect as 47-year-old Kurt Gruen, of Grand Terrace in San Bernardino County.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes peer pressure is used to positively influence people, such as when teens work toward common goals like doing well in school or helping out in their community.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a legal landscape where member institutions in some states are treated favorably on account of court rulings, NCAA rules won’t apply equally, and some members will gain competitive advantages in building rosters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Of the five bright naked-eye planets, the two most favorably positioned for viewing during April are in the evening sky.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Admiringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiringly. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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