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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
And Joan admired the artistic volcano out of which these songs seem to spring.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Bob coveted her beautiful voice, her beautiful visage, her brilliant execution, and admired her stardom and her professionalism.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Early on, the two families got together for a youth football game, and Perri Owens admired how protective foster mom Beth Dickerson was — and how the foster mom had a no-nonsense, direct approach with the boys.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Yoon did enact some policies that were widely admired, and that linked his country more strongly to the world, particularly to the West.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Having formed a friendship with Williams during the development of The Greatest Showman, Gracey admired Williams’ captivating and witty storytelling.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Ortiz was one of the baseball players Soto admired as a kid, which is likely a big reason why Ortiz took on a significant role in Boston's recruiting efforts for the outfielder.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Many on campus admired her sense of style.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
But that did not mean the city’s trajectory had to be admired.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired
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To foster active listening within your team, organize regular check-ins free of distractions and create open forums for discussion, allowing diverse opinions to be shared and respected at all levels.—
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This ensures that brands can confidently order products knowing that the origins and certifications are all verified and respected.—
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After two decades of side projects and pseudo-reunions, the revered Welsh rock trio Mclusky have finally recorded a new album—their first in 20 years.—
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Lauren Mayberry District Music Hall, 71 Wall St., Norwalk Lauren Mayberry, the voice of the revered Scottish band Chvrches, comes to District Music Hall solo on her Vicious Creatures tour.—
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
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His engagements with historical authors are also best appreciated in literary terms.—
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The esteemed actor and director opened up about his life with his wife, Amal Clooney, and their seven-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, in an interview with the New York Times.—
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Ten Poems by Audre Lorde The esteemed poet is author of Sister Outsider, one title on the Schomburg Black Liberation Reading List.—
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There’s some great arts reporting going on at the Washington Post where our beloved Carolina Miranda, who left The Times last year, is engaged in a yearlong project to unpack the aesthetics — and resulting political implications — of the dawning Trump era.—
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Aside from the commercial success, Packer credits his strong relationships throughout his life as a way to propel him forward, like his beloved fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha, lifelong friends he’s made at his alma mater FAMU, and invaluable industry connections.—
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“Admired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admired. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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