How to Use admire in a Sentence

admire

verb
Definition of admirenext
Synonyms for admirenext
  • We gazed out the window and admired the scenery.
  • I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation.
  • Phillips admired his sister’s grit, her charm, her ability to light up a room with a smile.
    — Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Shop vintage and admire handmade crafts like mugs or stationery.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 5 Oct. 2022
  • But those who love and admire Hong’s work know that the pleasure of it lies precisely in that consistency.
    — Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2022
  • There are things to admire in Östlund’s overstuffed exercise in derision.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Fernando Valenzuela was a force to be loved, admired and remembered fondly.
    — Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Many women indeed were present to admire both the jewels and each other, while also sharing personal stories about what the label means to them.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2022
  • Spacey, however, claimed that the three went back to his apartment on the Upper East Side to play with his pet dog and admire his view of the city.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Add in some rare prototypes and winning race versions, and place them with an artistic eye around a picturesque location, then invite all your friends to stroll around and admire your work.
    — Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Luckily, the series’ ample technical pleasures are always there to admire.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2022
  • His parents admire the strength of Casey and other children treated at the Jimmy Fund Clinic.
    — Camilo Fonseca, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Sep. 2022
  • In spite of its tonal inconsistencies, and Mancini's stumbles as a first-time filmmaker, there is a lot to admire about Seed of Chucky.
    — Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 20 Oct. 2022
  • In an exclusive first look at the trailer, above, the Gaineses admire the historic property before their renovation project begins.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The movie’s hallmarks are many, particularly its high body count, elaborate stalk sequences, and the horrific way in which Michael Myers admired his work.
    — Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Any Crimson connoisseur would admire the concentration of Tide furnishings.
    — William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Then, line them up on the front porch for the neighbors to admire.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2022
  • This show is a smile all the way, so just admire the scenery and the plot, and get off the soapbox.
    — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2021
  • There is much to admire in the plans that Mr Guedes described.
    — The Economist, 4 Jan. 2020
  • Puck still in his glove, Allen looked down to admire his work.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Adults admire them, kids want to grow up to be them — the world’s their oyster.
    — Bob Verini, Variety, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Hearing about the young artists who admire her struck a chord.
    — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Take breaks to pause and admire your surroundings and the fresh air.
    — Melanie Pinola, Star Tribune, 16 July 2021
  • These items are meant to be used and enjoyed, not stored and admired.
    — Kara Stevens, Essence, 11 Nov. 2019
  • Lucifer was a hunter who brought his catch to Bob to admire.
    — Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 7 July 2021
  • Not to yell or swear at the officials, but to admire them?
    — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 22 Nov. 2020
  • For the most drama, seat your guests at the table, and rush this out for them to admire.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 7 July 2020
  • After the set time, the testers washed the mask off and puckered up to admire the results.
    — Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022
  • White hopes that more people will find her gallery and stop by to watch her work and to admire the art.
    — Katie V. Jones, Howard County Times, 14 July 2017
  • Was the person simply a drunk compelled to admire the stars as the world spun?
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024

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