1
as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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2
as in to like
to love or admire too much
adores her older sister so much that she cannot see her considerable faults
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as in to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
the Roman soldier was beheaded for adoring the Christian god
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?
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Recent Examples of adore
Over eons of mythmaking, the 13th century bandit Robin Hood has evolved from a scamp adored by King Henry VIII to a symbol of sticking it to the rich.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
He is backed by a squad of some of the best players in every position, many of them ten or even fifteen years younger, all of whom admire and adore him.
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Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
On top of that, Thibodeau was the son of a Connecticut purchasing agent who adored the Knicks, especially the two championship teams from the Red Holzman era.
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Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
This series feels like the ultimate fan-service spinoff, since Yellowstone fans seem to adore the Beth/Rip romance.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
He is backed by a squad of some of the best players in every position, many of them ten or even fifteen years younger, all of whom admire and adore him.
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Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
On top of that, Thibodeau was the son of a Connecticut purchasing agent who adored the Knicks, especially the two championship teams from the Red Holzman era.
—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
This series feels like the ultimate fan-service spinoff, since Yellowstone fans seem to adore the Beth/Rip romance.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Kids will love the whimsical play area, Cocoland, which includes the water park along with a petting zoo and kids' club.
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Somewhere in the middle of this Los Angeles neo-noir, Colin Farrell’s quiet, well-dressed, cinema-loving private eye was revealed to be a blue-skinned alien — then the show just kept going, missing-persons mystery intact.
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At issue today is whether or not liking social media posts is an angerable offence on a reality television program.
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Cooley would also like to produce an art book of his favorite photos from the project.
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The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.
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Olivier was venerated as a Shakespearean actor, playing many iconic protagonists in London including Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth and, controversially, Othello.
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Adults can enjoy the spa, wine tastings, art classes, and live entertainment.
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The blooms can also create issues for people who like to enjoy being in or near the water.
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Quite literally worshipped by some extreme members of society.
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Few foods occupy a space as unique as instant noodles, simultaneously worshipped as a junk food treat and a reliable staple for millions of people around the world.
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Shazeer is widely revered as one of the key architects of the modern generative AI boom.
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Though Greenspan was revered among Wall Streeters at the time, Grant’s critical review of Greenspan’s legacy warned of the imbalances and bubbles that were forming in equities and debt—years before the Great Recession that was to come.
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Adults can savor diverse cuisine at three restaurants—traditional, modern, and artisanal—while enjoying the resort's exceptional value and intimate atmosphere.
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Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
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Fans, who never had a chance to cheer Les Grenadiers on soccer’s biggest stage, have had to decide where their loyalties will lie while players who perhaps grew up idolizing the team must now convince themselves their idols can be beaten.
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May has two young daughters who, like many girls, idolize Murphy.
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“Adore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adore. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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