1
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
my admiration for her increased when I discovered she had learned English only since coming to the U.S.
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
gaped in admiration as one flower-bedecked float after another paraded past them
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Recent Examples of admiration
There were no races between Reyes and Wright this time around, only respect and admiration for those who showed up for him on a day the Mets cemented his legacy.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
The origins of this admiration are not well understood.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Their admiration only grew across 2024-25 and Elanga was always the backup plan after Mbeumo.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The luxury hotel titans appearing on this year’s list of readers’ favorite hotel brands have earned the admiration and loyalty of T+L readers by surpassing expectations at every turn, from top-tier accommodations to personalized service that makes every guest feel at home.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
The origins of this admiration are not well understood.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Their admiration only grew across 2024-25 and Elanga was always the backup plan after Mbeumo.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The luxury hotel titans appearing on this year’s list of readers’ favorite hotel brands have earned the admiration and loyalty of T+L readers by surpassing expectations at every turn, from top-tier accommodations to personalized service that makes every guest feel at home.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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Amid widespread concern about social injustices across the U.S. in 2020, both the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians decided to change their controversial names out of respect for Native Americans.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 July 2025
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This would mean, unless and until the issue is resolved by the Supreme Court or Congress, legal rights of consumers, businesses and online content providers with respect to data sharing are different in different parts of the country.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
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Concerned, the owner instantly got ready to jump in after Zoro the dog, but to his amazement the puppy worked it out, paddling with ease to the side of the pool.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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After 80 minutes of the highest highs and lowest lows, of falling in and out of love with life, of smelling the most sensual roses on the planet in a search for renewal, resurrection arrives in a blaze of amazement.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Their 11-year-old daughter, Jasmine, made thank you cards with big hearts and notes of appreciation for all the support.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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And across other side of the field, there’s a great appreciation for what Ohtani is doing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
22 July 2025
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Among many of those who worked alongside him at UEFA, there is astonishment at the way Infantino first seized power and quickly learned to embrace it.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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Others expressed astonishment that daily life still continues amid conflict.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Is there a rule of thumb in regards to doing this conversion?—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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There was, however, some drama in regards to the second show, and how the multiple performances came about.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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The setting for the show is the beauteous grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been tricked out to accommodate all sorts of interactive and balloon-based wonderment.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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During his latest mission, his third long-duration on the International Space Station, Pettit brought his brand of wonderment to the assignment.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Looking back on Jones' stint as a guest star, Smith had high praise for the musician.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Which means that instead of attacking the CEO, Huang should be garnering abundant praise for recognizing truths about the global economy plainly lost on his critics.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On the philanthropic front, Azinger was in awe that Stewart had decided to donate his winnings from the 1987 Bay Hill Classic to charity, gifting the entire $108,000 to a Florida hospital in memory of his late father.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Phil Mickelson's Ex-Caddie, Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay, was left in awe with Scottie Scheffler's performance at The Open and made a Tiger Woods comparison.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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