1
as in adoration
excessive admiration of or devotion to a person
the pathetic adulation of the leader of the cult by her misguided followers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in praise
excessive praise
more objective critics have observed that the artist never deserved the adulation heaped upon her mediocre paintings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of adulation
This recognition and adulation came at the end of a decade that was perhaps the hardest in Katharine’s working life.
—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
The secretary’s tenure as the nation’s top public health official has been marked by heated opposition from major medical societies, lawmakers on Capitol Hill and his own family members, while drawing adulation from longtime skeptics of mainstream health care.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
No, after basking in the adulation of 4 million diverse neighbors every summer, the players will not turn their backs on these people while the government continues to round them up despite no criminal history.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for adulation
Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
The secretary’s tenure as the nation’s top public health official has been marked by heated opposition from major medical societies, lawmakers on Capitol Hill and his own family members, while drawing adulation from longtime skeptics of mainstream health care.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
No, after basking in the adulation of 4 million diverse neighbors every summer, the players will not turn their backs on these people while the government continues to round them up despite no criminal history.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for adulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
Noun
-
And this is where the Heat lose me, this adoration of a basketball player who is a very good player as opposed to a great player.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
-
It's called assassination by adoration.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Her determination to win the spirit's praise and to attain his immense gifts motivates her to achieve the ultimate dominant position.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
-
The king delivered a diplomatic master class on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
There’ll be exhibits on worship, on music, on education, on fellowship, on mission.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
-
The site has held a place of worship since 1647 and has been destroyed and rebuilt twice — first by cannon fire during the English Conquest of 1759, then by a fire in 1922.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
His most recent appearance on the hit series Shrinking has drawn critical acclaim and, for the star, an even closer bond with collaborator Harrison Ford.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
-
The organization’s connection to American Zoetrope and the Coppola family’s long-standing place in Hollywood history adds a layer of acclaim and prestige to any film program that’s focused on artistic access.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
By the nail holes above and beside the worshiping altar, the household hung garlands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Afternoons are made for fresh piña coladas, languid sun worshipping, and offshore adventures on motorboats fully stocked with snorkels, fins, and local beer.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
After the initial flattery, the tone shifts to isolating phrases.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Our actual political landscape, in which government officials are adding journalists to top-secret group chats or running around in wrong-sized shoes as a form of flattery, has too far superseded anything even the most cutting jokester could ever have dreamed up.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In a very large mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
-
Examples include fruit with Greek yogurt, toast with nut butter, and an apple and string cheese.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
