admiration
Example Sentences
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If you run across a professional athlete, pose for a photo standing right next to him, beta-smiling in admiration, and post it on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Some historians believe that the treason count was intentionally added by the prosecutors to tie the hands of Gov. Henry Wise, who had expressed some admiration for Brown’s courage and integrity.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Throughout the LP, the objects of Styles’ admiration — New Order, middle-era Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem — are almost comically obvious.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
This top-down control over urban development has drawn both envious admiration and criticism.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
“Eduardo Leones worked long and hard to hide his treasure,” said Grace with great admiration.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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