admiration

noun

ˌad-mə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce admiration (audio)
Definition of admirationnext
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 Their mutual admiration began in 2018 when their wives — former models who went on to have successful business careers — became friends. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 But beneath the humor was genuine admiration for the executive whose tenure at Netflix helped transform Hollywood’s traditional television model. — Lilly Workneh, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Such attention and admiration will only elevate to new, unseen levels following a night when Madjo broke out into the wider footballing public. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 After physically throwing an opponent to the ground in defense of Clark, the league’s biggest name, Cunningham drew attention and admiration from many, her blonde ponytail swinging in the you-gotta-see-this clip. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
  1. respect
  2. amazement
  3. appreciation
  4. astonishment
  5. regard
  6. wonderment
  7. praise
  8. awe
Noun
  • Buckingham’s long-standing engineer, Gary Paczosa, had respect for how Steve reacted to the many ideas Dolly flung at him.
    — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bovines are a blessing The sentiment comes from the respect people here have for cows, seen for many generations as providers of sustenance and prosperity.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of respect
Noun
  • Dos Santos stared toward the clock in amazement after finishing the 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at the Diamond League meet in Zurich.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sitting in a swivel chair in a hotel conference room, Victor Peng stares out the window at the Chicago River with a look of amazement.
    — Tal Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazement
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  • Consequently, Shin believes the won has significant room for appreciation moving forward.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Dolly once said a return to roots kept her sane, and appreciation for music that felt like her bloodstream moved her deeply.
    — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciation
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  • The Platts look on with astonishment when their idyllic 1970s neighborhood appears to be transported way back in time.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • The revelation itself becomes part of the artwork, shifting the experience from astonishment to reflection and encouraging a more critical examination of the assumptions that shape everyday life.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of astonishment
Noun
  • With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Judges have shown little regard for NCAA arguments about the competitive harm these decisions will have on current players.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of regard
Noun
  • Even in the nineteenth century, before the neuronic machinery of the retina was fully understood, biologists approached the eye with wonderment.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The discovery, meant to stoke doubts about the authenticity of Freddy’s wonderment at basic aspects of American life, soon led to a more damaging one.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of wonderment
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  • There has been widespread praise about the upward arc of Thieneman’s growth.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit says the decision was unlawful, unsupported by facts and inconsistent with the military’s past praise of Claude.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of praise
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  • Snorkelers and divers can swim past underwater kelp forests, awe-inspiring volcanic formations, and rocky reefs.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever the culture, there’s a term for witnessing the changing colors of leaves, a universal act that spurs awe and wonder and makes one reflect on the passage of time.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of awe

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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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