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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2
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
Fans will have to wait and see if their off-court relationship is as strong as their mutual admiration on it.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The post went viral, with thousands of people expressing their admiration for the child's kindness, and bravery.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The relationship between fans and the subjects of their admiration has always been tricky.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2025
Trump, whose mother was from Scotland, has spoken regularly about his admiration for the British royal family.
—Andrew MacAskill and Kate Holton, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The post went viral, with thousands of people expressing their admiration for the child's kindness, and bravery.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The relationship between fans and the subjects of their admiration has always been tricky.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2025
Trump, whose mother was from Scotland, has spoken regularly about his admiration for the British royal family.
—Andrew MacAskill and Kate Holton, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
Noun
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Ai takes an innovative approach, modernizing the production in multiple respects.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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With all respect to the opening round, this is where things get real and when March goes mad.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To our collective amazement, the RGB LEDs were able to create wholly recognizable color images.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, the smoke continued to spread and to her amazement, Echo went to the refrigerator and got a bottle of water.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Only 3 miles from Main Street in downtown Breckenridge there is a trailhead that leads not only to backcountry joy, but a greater appreciation for the town’s 19th-century mining history.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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This not only fosters appreciation for the cuisine but also sparks curiosity about the traditions, struggles and resilience of the people behind it.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Cooper went on to express astonishment at Brown's ability to shrug off the initial insecurity but, ten years after the initial buzz cut, the actress is no stranger to defending herself against critics who comment on her appearance.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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When a seemingly routine Oval Office press conference degenerated into a shouting match on 28 February, the world looked on in astonishment.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those occasions aren’t going away, but jewelry brands face cross-currents in that regard.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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When playing outdoors, there are many choices in regards to the color of the lens.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Abi is a special-needs child, and McConnell wanted to capture her wonderment at the world in a song.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jon, meanwhile, holes up in his squalid quarters surrounded by takeout containers and dirty clothes while hooked onto a cheap-looking VR game that hardly inspires the wonderment in us it’s supposed to in him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lovato took the comments in stride and laughed throughout the video, quickly taking notice of the praise at the end of the clip.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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His monologue sparked a deluge of praise, and memes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The video has garnered 1.5 million likes and left viewers in awe of the determination behind the act of service.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Retailers’ latest headache—shock and awe of government tariffs and layoffs—is helping drive consumer sentiment into the red.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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