The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HOMAGE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result HOMAGE
- Silver brought into house for show of respect
- House publication with colleague's final tribute
- Respect domicile full of silver
- It may be paid in, including silver
- . Tribute in accepting silver
- Husband presented with new Omega out of repect
- Removing the centre of base website in deference
- What about keeping old magazine as tribute?
- Tribute to safe environment that has a silver lining
- Hospital gets distinction and with time gets reverence
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The straight part
We know that "admiration" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case admiration = homage.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HOMAGE mean?
HOMAGE noun- A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death
- An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. Recently, the pronunciation /oʊˈmɒːʒ/ has been introduced from French for this usage; see hommage, which preserves the French spelling.
- In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
- To pay reverence to by external action.
- To cause to pay homage.