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adjective

as in appreciated

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verb

past tense of admire

as in respected

to think very highly or favorably of I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation

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Recent Examples of admired

Adjective

In magazine polls in the years to come, she was often voted the most admired woman in America. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 To have seen this admired and beloved figure making his way down his spiritual path, humbly, insistently, happily, was a form of validation. — George Saunders, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026 Politically savvy, wickedly and playfully witty, and in close touch with humanity’s many facets, Roger Simon was among the most admired newspaper columnists of his generation at a time when that world was rich in that species of wordsmiths. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 Solidarity among Venezuelans emerged as the most admired aspect of the response, cited by 90% of respondents. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today. — The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026 From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026

Verb

Brooks, a pastry chef through and through, had suggested Bread and Salt, a bakery I’d never been to but had admired for years. — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 Analisa Gabriel brought her niece, Gabrielle Diaz, a recent college graduate who has admired the Obamas for years. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Evans admired her fervor, and the two women became fast friends. — Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026 His grandfather played for the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League, rooted for the Yankees and admired Joe Sewell, a Hall of Fame infielder for Cleveland and New York. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Eight years later, the man once nicknamed Captain Berserko is now more admired than read. — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 Helen admired pheasants and kept their long, rusty feathers in her sewing room. — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 Critics praised the work, but only the most ardent Pattinson heads turned out and most of the films were more admired than seen. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2026 He was admired by some as a charismatic statesman who put Italy on the world stage but reviled by others as a populist who used political power for personal gain. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for admired

Adjective

Artists need to feel appreciated, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is one of the highest levels of appreciation.

— John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The chicken was tender, and the tomato sauce added an unnecessary but much-appreciated brightness.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of appreciated

Verb

That said, existing open-source licenses will reportedly be respected, including AI models and academic papers.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Another comic, Bill Scheft, says the people who poked fun at Seinfeld still respected his craftsmanship (and were probably a little jealous of his success).

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of respected

Adjective

One of motor history’s most revered icons was radically reborn this week… as a minimalist EV.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
The temple has long been a revered institution in Thailand, where the majority of the population are Buddhist, but its image has been dented by the financial scandal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of revered

Verb

Celebrated as masterpieces today, at the time they were regarded as the unpolished works of a depressed, crazy man and commercially worthless.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
The signing is regarded among the worst in franchise history, though the Braves have at least saved a sizable chunk of the cash because of his suspensions.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of regarded

Adjective

Friends and loved ones are mourning the man who fell to his death Monday while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.

— Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Win or lose, a candidate’s campaign will consume their life and their loved ones’; a victory guarantees their life will change forever.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of loved

Adjective

The esteemed address has had renovations before, most recently in 2005, when the icon was partly converted into condos.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
The Benton show focuses mostly on Pusey’s prints, drawing exclusively from the collection of Ian White, artist, educator and son of esteemed artist Charles White.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of esteemed

Adjective

Atlanta Public Schools extended condolences to Kariem's family, friends and loved ones, describing him as a cherished member of the school and district communities.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The pair are swept into outdoor adventures and cherished camp traditions, where an unforgettable group of Camp Rangers remind them that success is not always about accomplishments and sparks begin to fly on all levels as things do not go to plan.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of cherished

Adjective

There has been a tremendous amount of recent development in Chelsea, but, ever the story in New York City, as beloved old places close their doors, new favorites emerge.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Customers will find the usual array of irresistible doughnuts, including DK’s beloved maple bacon bar.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

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