admiration

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Petro, who identifies as a non-practicing Catholic, went to Catholic school and has express his admiration for "liberation theology" -- a school of Christian thought focused on uplifting the poor and marginalized.

From Barron's

“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