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Great respect or warm approval for someone (or something)
“In only six weeks, he and his crew took part in three dramatic rescues, which earned him the admiration of the nation.”
Something regarded as impressive or worthy of respect
“That is the way it is done in France, where they have had, for more than a century, a central bank which is the admiration of the world.”
A feeling of awe or wonder at something considered remarkable
“They all sat in stunned admiration as Whistler danced about the studio, singing and lunging at the canvas.”
A strong emotional or romantic attraction
“And so it was that there was hardly a woman of any kind or degree, who lived within view of Brent's Rock, who did not cherish some form of secret admiration for the handsome wastrel.”
Excessive praise or approval, often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favor
An excessive admiration or devotion for a particular person, thing, or set of beliefs
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