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
Much of the prestige of the position comes in the form of outside admiration, so to damage that admiration is to get rid of one of the few perks of the job.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
This admiration might promote a flirtation or romance with a boss or someone in authority.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Artists such as Arcángel, Yandel, Tito El Bambino, Jay Wheeler, J Alvarez, and Mau Montaner expressed support with applause emojis, affirming words, and gestures of admiration.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025
The North Node of Destiny links up with your sun sign on July 26th, heightening your sense of self and admiration from others.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
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Neena says her respect for older generations began early.—
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European leaders coordinated joint responses, insisting any deal respect Kyiv’s red lines, while the administration stressed pragmatic compromises to secure lasting peace.—
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Many prominent sports figures took to social media to express their amazement of Indiana's unprecedented dominance during and after their win over Oregon.—
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Just like my star-bathing ritual, snow-watching elicits that sense of calm and amazement.—
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In a statement, Young expressed appreciation for the restaurant’s place in the city.—
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As a result, your return depends entirely on price appreciation.—
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To our astonishment, what had seemed during fieldwork to be a single massive pile of ash was in fact a layered series of burning events.—
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Express your astonishment at being selected and your heartfelt desire to go for it.—
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In that regard, this camp presents an opportunity for players fighting for one of the final few spots to make a positive impression.—
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Witkoff is hopeful there can be compromises with regard to land concessions, a key demand of Russia.—
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The American people this morning, George, are scratching their heads in wonderment and in fear of what the president has proposed.—
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The Hanukkah celebration grew out of their excitement about this wonderment.—
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One that is more spiritually rewarding than praise or criticism in scouting reports.—
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Here in the United States, the writer and filmmaker Mike Judge has garnered praise over the course of his career for getting laughs out of broken systems and absurd ignorance in American culture.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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In an update, Aubrey said that Sanders was in awe of what people were willing to give.—
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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