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admiration

[ad-muh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃən /


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So I've a huge amount of admiration for the latest album by Korean girl group Le Sserafim.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

No, it was writerly admiration — OK, envy — that stopped me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Even if you have a hard time getting through Mr. King’s tombstone-thick books, you might come away with admiration for his work ethic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"I am a great admirer of America's, but right now my admiration is not increasing," he said, to laughter from the audience.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In terms of mutual respect and admiration, their six children had been nothing more than a failed experiment.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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