adoration
noun
ad·o·ra·tion
ˌa-də-ˈrā-shən 
Examples of adoration in a Sentence
They looked at the baby in adoration.
The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.
Recent Examples on the Web
The ship, which stands 20 decks high and is festooned with twisting slides, has drawn ire and adoration alike while simultaneously setting the bar for what’s to come in an industry that’s constantly evolving.
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Terry Ward, TIME, 25 July 2024
Meanwhile, Taleo, her fiance, soon to be husband, and days before their wedding sits by her side, his eyes reflecting with pride and adoration.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Aug. 2024
As the procession ended, followers of Christ showed their love to God, either by thanking the clergy for leading them to this moment, remaining in the moment of adoration by continuing their prayers to the Lord or by sharing their newfound desires to preach their love of the Eucharist.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2024
There have been thirst tweets, lesbian adoration, fan edits, and drawings comparing Kim to some of the strongest anime characters of all time.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2024
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Terry Ward, TIME, 25 July 2024
Meanwhile, Taleo, her fiance, soon to be husband, and days before their wedding sits by her side, his eyes reflecting with pride and adoration.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Aug. 2024
As the procession ended, followers of Christ showed their love to God, either by thanking the clergy for leading them to this moment, remaining in the moment of adoration by continuing their prayers to the Lord or by sharing their newfound desires to preach their love of the Eucharist.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2024
There have been thirst tweets, lesbian adoration, fan edits, and drawings comparing Kim to some of the strongest anime characters of all time.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adoration. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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