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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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
—The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Hawthorne admired his friend’s new novel.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Alisson, who previously worked under Juve boss Luciano Spalletti at Roma, is admired.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Laurel and Hardy are well admired to this day in Ireland, and their comedy brought joy and laughter to everyone.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Sherman had long admired how the Halls and the families of Ewing Kauffman and Henry Block and others had invested in Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Asking one of fashion’s most influential and admired designers to make your child a diaper is truly a testament to Rihanna’s star power.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
For nearly a decade, Denver resident Vinny Del Giudice admired the sculpture that stood in the front yard of his Congress Park home.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Hansard admired his girlfriend’s older brother, who gave him a cassette of Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.
—The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Who hasn't admired a backyard pond and wanted one of their very own?
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Hawthorne admired his friend’s new novel.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Alisson, who previously worked under Juve boss Luciano Spalletti at Roma, is admired.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Laurel and Hardy are well admired to this day in Ireland, and their comedy brought joy and laughter to everyone.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Sherman had long admired how the Halls and the families of Ewing Kauffman and Henry Block and others had invested in Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Asking one of fashion’s most influential and admired designers to make your child a diaper is truly a testament to Rihanna’s star power.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
For nearly a decade, Denver resident Vinny Del Giudice admired the sculpture that stood in the front yard of his Congress Park home.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Hansard admired his girlfriend’s older brother, who gave him a cassette of Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
Adjective
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Karren is also very highly appreciated in the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Baker offered an appreciated for Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions and efforts to facilitate dialogue.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sarver is widely respected for her ability to bring people together and resolve conflict with empathy and intention.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The man was kind, well-respected and eager to marry his daughter off.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The gorgeous coupe will only be sold in Japan and features a head-turning design inspired by two of the country’s most revered traditional crafts—glass cutting and indigo dyeing.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has tapped revered actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai to head the jury for its main competition Golden Goblet Awards.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Qualifying for the Champions League again via a top-five finish was regarded as the bare minimum.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has held continuous AZA accreditation since 1986, regarded as the highest standard for animal care and welfare.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Artists ranging from Mickalene Thomas to Tammy Nguyen are banding together to sell more than $1 million in art at Sotheby’s next month, with all the funds going toward Yale University’s MFA art program, among the most esteemed ones of its kind in the country.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The esteemed David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research points out that the market rallies that started April 13 and took the S&P 500 to a new high were a response to prospective new rounds of discussions to resolve the war between Iran and the United States and Israel.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Elderly residents face physical obstacles like climbing stairs in buildings without working elevators, while discovering cherished items destroyed or missing.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That looks like a straight between the subscribers and young Wilfred, who was left cursing his beloved Palace for conceding that stoppage-time goal at Anfield, denying him a precious four-pointer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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And her performance here feels more like an evolution of a beloved character rather than empty fan service.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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