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admiration

[ad-muh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃən /


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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

In his keynote address at the AI on the Lot conference last week, director and screenwriter Paul Schrader expressed a mixture of admiration and caution toward the technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Even if you have a hard time getting through Mr. King’s tombstone-thick books, you might come away with admiration for his work ethic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“He’s going to break more records this year,” Jamal Mamoo says, his voice filled with admiration.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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