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  • present participle of admire.
Definitions

admiring

[ad-mahyuhr-ing] / ædˈmaɪər ɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
wondering
Synonyms


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"I'm so admiring of his strength of character and the zen-like state he's been in since the very beginning of the match," said former British number one Annabel Croft.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

But take a step back and consider the finished garment with the grace it deserves, and chances are, you’ll find something worth admiring.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

The documentary features admiring poets as well as Stephen Colbert, a huge Oliver fan, and the irreverent and colorful John Waters, a longtime friend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

"Everyone's admiring everyone and it feels like such a safe place to be, it's so heartwarming."

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Sometimes they’d watch me spin with a kind of awe, and I almost thought they were admiring me, but their eyes were only on the gold.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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