admiration
Example Sentences
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But his cinematic admiration perhaps stems less from aesthetic appreciation than firsthand knowledge.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
"Modest in demeanour, yet monumental in achievement, Fergus never sought admiration, but earned it universally from team-mates, opponents, supporters and generations of young rugby players, who dreamed of following in his footsteps."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
No, it was writerly admiration — OK, envy — that stopped me.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The moral case for Mr. Bezos’ wealth doesn’t require blind admiration of his business acumen.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Doha knew him to be a huge fan of Americans, although his admiration was solely based on the fact that they resoundingly beat the Imperial Japanese Army.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
Vocabulary lists containing admiration
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