admiration
Example Sentences
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But his cinematic admiration perhaps stems less from aesthetic appreciation than firsthand knowledge.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
"Modest in demeanour, yet monumental in achievement, Fergus never sought admiration, but earned it universally from team-mates, opponents, supporters and generations of young rugby players, who dreamed of following in his footsteps."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In his keynote address at the AI on the Lot conference last week, director and screenwriter Paul Schrader expressed a mixture of admiration and caution toward the technology.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The moral case for Mr. Bezos’ wealth doesn’t require blind admiration of his business acumen.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Beowulf said in admiration, but the thunder of approaching hooves prevented Penelope from correcting him.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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