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admiration

[ad-muh-ray-shuhn] / ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃən /


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Loose, gestural works coexist with crisp images that announce her continuing admiration for Matisse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

He was regarded as one of the father figures of Nollywood, as Nigeria's film industry in known, commanding widespread respect and admiration across the country.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Taking your peers into battle every week requires leadership that inspires respect and admiration.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

These are not friends who have effusively expressed admiration for the anime in the past, nor have they been collecting cards past the previously socially acceptable threshold of 13 years old.

From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026

Matthias chuckled quietly and shook his head in admiration.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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