as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admire
That coincided with Merrill’s formative years, from age nine to 15.
Merrill, who grew up a Red Sox fan, admired Machado and also sort of didn’t like him.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
President Trump, some of his cabinet members and his adviser Elon Musk sat ringside in Miami late Saturday night at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event — a spectacle of violence, throbbing music and cheering crowds that the president has long admired.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
On the one hand, such tactical flexibility is to be admired as Potter looks to implement a style of play that is grounded in the same principles, irrespective of his system or personnel.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Audi can make your 2010s niche racing dreams come true, in other words, which is probably a better way to spend the money burning a hole in your pocket than buying yet another supercar that will sit in a garage to be admired.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
President Trump, some of his cabinet members and his adviser Elon Musk sat ringside in Miami late Saturday night at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event — a spectacle of violence, throbbing music and cheering crowds that the president has long admired.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
On the one hand, such tactical flexibility is to be admired as Potter looks to implement a style of play that is grounded in the same principles, irrespective of his system or personnel.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Audi can make your 2010s niche racing dreams come true, in other words, which is probably a better way to spend the money burning a hole in your pocket than buying yet another supercar that will sit in a garage to be admired.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admire
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Sleeper — Texas receiver Isaiah Bond — Bond is the type of receiver whose speed and movement skills will force defensive backs to respect his skills, giving him an extra yard or two off the line.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Whether the White House chooses to respect the Fed's independence remains to be seen.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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There’s always time to sit for coffee and appreciate the view, and there’s simply no rush.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Receiving regular playing time is a factor regarding whether Acuña sticks in the majors.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 4:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:22 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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