ADMIRES Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

admires

verb

present tense third-person singular of admire

as in respects

to think very highly or favorably of I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation

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Recent Examples of admires Bucci admires the modern show’s scale, organization and ambition, describing it as a festival of show jumping, with world-class facilities, footing, hospitality and stabling. — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The backstory Once upon a time, there was a Spanish family blessed with a talent for finding historic buildings and transforming them into hotels that anyone who admires beauty and nature would want to visit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 The topic momentarily drifts to Chuck D, who Hanna greatly admires. — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026 Sanghee does have support, however, from her younger stepsister (Park Miso), a shy aspiring artist who admires both her films and her principles; if only Sanghee liked her more. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Other recognizable Sacramento locations featured in the film include the McKinley Park Rose Garden, the East Sacramento house Lady Bird admires and the Tower Bridge. — Steve Large, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The obvious gem of the collection is the attention-getting title story, about the Canadian Nobel laureate Alice Munro, who died in 2024 — and whose complex, layered short fiction Aviv admires. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Barça Sporting Director Deco admires the 23-year-old, who covers every blade of grass on the pitch as a box-to-box midfielder while being good with both feet. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Perhaps her self-assuredness comes from her powerhouse star of a mom, whom Harlow clearly admires in more ways than one. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

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Jon Sasser, a spokesperson for Westlake, said the town respects the court’s decision to take more time to consider the matters presented at Wednesday’s hearing.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
The underlying and often reiterated vibe is that this dude respects women and works out.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

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Rod Patrick, known for its wide spectrum of available sizes among the 15,000 pairs of in-stock boots, sells premium and bespoke boots to a discerning client who appreciates attentive service.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Shelby Van Daley, the founder of Daley Home in Austin, Texas, also appreciates how much personality secretary desks have to offer.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

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