admiration

Example Sentences

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“We have great admiration for Philip Glass and were surprised to learn about his decision at the same time as the press,” Jean Davidson, the orchestra’s executive director, said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times

It says, “a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing.”

From Literature

Rachel's sister Joanne said it was a night of mixed emotions, from thinking her sister would be booted out before the final to having "absolute admiration".

From BBC

Vietnam's astonishing economic progress over the past 30 years has won it admiration around the world.

From BBC

He and George had the same thought at once, and their eyes went wide and their mouths formed Os of surprise and admiration.

From Literature