admiration

Example Sentences

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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

Swift previously spoke of her admiration for the star, saying: "Role models are pretty hard to come by, but I would say she is one of mine."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I wonder about the man who spoke to me on the phone, filled with admiration for my dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

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

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy