admirer

Example Sentences

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She transforms herself from “a wild, hatless little savage” into a lady, which estranges her from her childhood companion and besotted admirer, Heathcliff, a foundling who lives with her family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Guardiola is a long-time admirer of Silva, who is his most selected player over his managerial career, and made him captain after the departure of Kevin de Bruyne at the end of last season.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But I would have liked to have met him and say I’m an admirer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Peter Henriques, an admirer of Washington who has recently published two insightful books on his character, writes that Washington “was not a ‘selfless’ man or one who was simply engaging in disinterested service.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

“My emerald. My favorite! A gift of great value, from an admirer, long ago. If I die, you can sell. Pay for funeral! If I live—too bad! Ah ha ha!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood