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

He has admiration from O'Neill, who in 2012 was tasked with a similar job of trying to lift a Northern Ireland side at a low point.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

My admiration for Chavez continued even as I learned about some of his faults.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

I must say I am losing some of my admiration for France.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson