as in respects
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of admires
There’s also an intangible quality about Wang that Morgan admires.
—
David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
Trump followed his praise and endorsement of tiny cars by then heaping praise on Ford Motor's full-size F-150 pickup, a vehicle the president also admires.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 5 Dec. 2025
As Gerwig pinballs from apartment to apartment, losing a boyfriend and a dancing gig and a closeness to her best friend, Frances Ha nonetheless admires her willingness to drift as the wind (or her instincts) take her.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Team captain Declan Blewett admires Ford's leadership and passion for the sport.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Butler, who has a home in Poway, has long been a soccer fan and admires what the Wave organization is building.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
It was initiated by the War Department, under Secretary Henry Stimson and the army’s Chief of Staff George Marshall, both of whom Hegseth admires.
—Time, 5 Nov. 2025
After the transformation's big reveal, Ramsey admires the bar's new decor.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
But Netflix is also trying to sign influencers, and telling thousands of prospective partners that the company admires the tech currently gunning for their jobs doesn’t seem likely to play well either.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admires
Verb
-
Each capsule creates a private sanctuary on wheels where passengers can go from point A to B in a comfortable, personal space that respects boundaries.—
-
Be perceptive and ask questions when necessary, as that’s the best path to untangle emotions from facts and craft a solution that respects privacy.—
Verb
-
Bolles appreciates All-Pro nod.—
-
And the Magic guard appreciates their support.—
Verb
-
China regards Taiwan as its own territory and maintains its right to take control of the island one day, including by force.—
-
Which is tear apart a lot of innocent lives around this country, most notably in Democratic sanctuary cities such as Chicago and nearby — men, women and children whom Trump’s overly aggressive, indiscriminate deportation force regards as not having the right skin color or national origins.—
Cite this Entry
“Admires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admires. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
