as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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Once it's completed, the removable floors, roof and detachable facades reveal this Marvel tribute in all its glory, for all to admire.
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Paul Brett, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Some viewers admired Jenner's bold approach to interior design.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
His message for audiences back home, after another successful trip to Africa or Asia, would focus on how his hosts wanted Israel’s technology and admired its security.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
But when Rogen wasn’t being interrupted by his admiring bro-fans, who were legion — one wore toe shoes and a Lil Dicky shirt; another cried — Amoeba was, however, a perfect place to dig through hundreds of vinyl soundtracks.
—Austin Considine, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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That’s not what’s happening here; these are heavy-handed slashings by a man who fundamentally does not understand or respect the functions of the agencies under his stewardship.—
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Surely that must shock and horrify all those who respect democracy and the rule of law.—
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To truly appreciate Toronto's culinary heritage, Kish recommends diving into the city's food history—including surprising discoveries like the Canadian origins of sushi pizza and Hawaiian pizza.—
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Thai isn’t a particularly easy language to learn but an effort to grasp the basics will always be appreciated by the locals.—
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To some extent, each generation has lived through its own freakout regarding what technological advances might be doing to beauty standards, and to our fragile sense of self.—
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The warning was released on Saturday at 6:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 6:15 p.m.—
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“Admire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admire. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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