as in favorable
expressing approval
the smartly dressed couple drew admiring glances
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as in respecting
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admiring
Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Today, he is known by relatively few — but those few are deeply admiring.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
There were no models strutting down a catwalk, no passive spectators in shades admiring clothes from a distance.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
McMahon, for example, can write an admiring tribute to President Jimmy Carter one month and speak at the George W. Bush Presidential Center the next.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Today, he is known by relatively few — but those few are deeply admiring.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Verb
Connolly spent the first two minutes of his postgame interview praising Braintree, admiring the Wamps as a worthy opponent that nearly took his Tigers to the brink.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
There were no models strutting down a catwalk, no passive spectators in shades admiring clothes from a distance.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
Adjective
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Brussels has exempted defense expenditure from its strict rules on government spending and pledged to create a €150 billion fund from which countries can borrow, at favorable interest rates, to invest in their defense.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Some critics argue that development should be left to private markets, warning that favorable financing can distort competition or create dependency.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.—
Lola Méndez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Start With The Basics Every market has its own customs, and knowing these nuances demonstrates your commitment to understanding and respecting your partners.—
Braden Yuill,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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If the number is negative, there are fewer jobs than in the previous month; if the number is positive, there are more jobs.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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So obviously the word of mouth is very positive both here and everywhere else.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Videos appreciating that remix have since had millions of views.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Doing so allows clients to reclaim assets that will benefit from a step-up in basis at death while moving appreciating assets outside of their estate.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Operations in Egypt are only just recovering from a production slump, and uncertainty remains regarding the start of production for its Suriname project.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In 2021, the film still seemed a go — with Hogan sharing an appreciative photo of the Thor actor showing off some bulky arms on Instagram.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Nixon’s spirit drew appreciative laughs from the crowd throughout the competition.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Even Dodgers' Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was shown giving a thumbs-up afterward, adding an approving nod to the unconventional yet unforgettable performance.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Independents, especially those with college degrees, have become less approving over time.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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