as in favorable
expressing approval
the smartly dressed couple drew admiring glances
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as in respecting
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Recent Examples of admiring
Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
While Wu was hoisting a chain saw that day in Nova Scotia—and covered extensively by an admiring media—Healey was delivering an unheralded and uncovered speech to an energy conference of the New England-Canadian Business Council in Boston.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Families and enthusiasts moved from table to table, admiring animals and asking questions.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Other Democratic strategists who know Mehlhorn were less admiring.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
While Wu was hoisting a chain saw that day in Nova Scotia—and covered extensively by an admiring media—Healey was delivering an unheralded and uncovered speech to an energy conference of the New England-Canadian Business Council in Boston.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Max Hazan admiring the HF355, the latest in his portfolio of work that’s sought after by collectors worldwide.
—Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Families and enthusiasts moved from table to table, admiring animals and asking questions.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiring
Adjective
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Consider a personal loan for debt consolidation For borrowers who can't qualify for a favorable balance transfer offer or for those who would prefer a different route, debt consolidation could make more sense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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How to Get Around Montréal's ease and affordability are among its biggest draws for college students, and right now, the favorable exchange rate certainly helps.—
Megan Wallitsch,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sea glass becomes a symbol of curiosity, honesty, respecting other’s property, the beauty of teamwork, fond memories, and the sweet connection between mother and daughter.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every artist stressed the importance of respecting the source material while finding opportunities to innovate.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In an interview with WWD, Stéphane de La Faverie, president and chief executive officer, sounded positive and was clearly feeling some additional traction in a slippery consumer landscape.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Encinitas began its current effort to amend its regulations regarding short-term rentals — places that are typically rented for less than 30 days — in 2021.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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What stands out, in fact, is not Himelfarb’s illumination of the mechanics of chess but his insights regarding the psychologies of people.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Sam and Ashley Levinson were so welcoming, always appreciating my work.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trump had been appreciative, and the two had chatted by phone to hash out the timing of the endorsement announcement.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bronny is appreciative of the coaches’ trust in him.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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More than 1,300 customers have awarded the sneakers a five-star rating, praising the durability and cloud-like cushioning in reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cue tech and political leaders praising the outgoing Cook, who'd presided over a more than 20-fold increase in market cap at the tech giant since taking over from the late Steve Jobs in 2011.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Admiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiring. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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