as in appreciated
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as in respected
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admired
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Unbeknownst to Miranda at the time, Lauryn Hill had seen and admired Hamilton during its original off Broadway run at the Public Theater.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
The original 33 and 303 were admired for their reliability and performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The fact that vintage 33 and 303 units made in the 1960s and ’70s remain in use today, and their sound still admired, is testament to the ingenuity of the original designs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The original 303 stereo power amplifier is still admired by hi-fi enthusiasts and studio professionals because of its exceptional reliability, the flexible way it can be set up and the compact form.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
One of its first big accessory hits, in 2019, was the Le Chiquito mini bag—a purse scarcely the size of a wallet that was both admired and lampooned.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
While he is still admired for his conservation efforts and progressive reforms while in office, his belief in a racial hierarchy and staunch imperialism continue to spark ongoing debate.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Over several years, Johnson has been admired, appreciated and praised in China with commentators citing his personality, charisma and physique as key factors.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
Watch on Deadline Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit (as was the case for his predecessor, Michael Eisner).
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Unbeknownst to Miranda at the time, Lauryn Hill had seen and admired Hamilton during its original off Broadway run at the Public Theater.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
The original 33 and 303 were admired for their reliability and performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The fact that vintage 33 and 303 units made in the 1960s and ’70s remain in use today, and their sound still admired, is testament to the ingenuity of the original designs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The original 303 stereo power amplifier is still admired by hi-fi enthusiasts and studio professionals because of its exceptional reliability, the flexible way it can be set up and the compact form.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
One of its first big accessory hits, in 2019, was the Le Chiquito mini bag—a purse scarcely the size of a wallet that was both admired and lampooned.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
While he is still admired for his conservation efforts and progressive reforms while in office, his belief in a racial hierarchy and staunch imperialism continue to spark ongoing debate.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Over several years, Johnson has been admired, appreciated and praised in China with commentators citing his personality, charisma and physique as key factors.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Verb
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Teachers should be respected and treated as professionals.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Them being respected and a part of decision-making gives them a voice and ownership that leads to them wanting to stay.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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And now at the helm of this latest version of Wilson’s revered work are the Washington brothers and their sister Katia, who is an executive producer; their mother and Denzel’s wife, Pauletta Washington, appears in the film with their sister Olivia Washington.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The revered research center even conducted a survey that consisted of 8,660 Black adults who were 18 years old or above.Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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He is highly regarded by BBC management and well-liked by audiences, but his relationship with the corporation has become fractious over his use of social media.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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But he was still regarded as largely independent.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
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This generation of Ford GT has followed its predecessors and appreciated quite significantly already.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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From October 22nd to yearend, the shares have appreciated by the same amount.Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The Dow Jones, finally, on November 4, 2024 allowed Nvidia to enter its esteemed Index.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The penalty resulted in Bell's expulsion from the playoffs, clearing the way for William Byron to compete in the esteemed Championship 4 race in Phoenix.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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There are a few fictional characters who are as beloved and real to me as friends.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Counted among the most beloved operas of all time, both are returning to Bay Area stages in the next few days.Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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