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
Sydney shows up, douses Bailey with a dose of sugary adoration, then immediately dismisses her with a polite nod.
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Farrell’s co-stars also expressed their fascination and adoration for his rather complete transformation into Oz.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The visit would seem out of place — were this political season not already defined by a High Fidelity-level of vinyl adoration, at least by the Democrats.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
But the author’s unabashed adoration of De Palma can be a hindrance to deeper understanding.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Farrell’s co-stars also expressed their fascination and adoration for his rather complete transformation into Oz.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The visit would seem out of place — were this political season not already defined by a High Fidelity-level of vinyl adoration, at least by the Democrats.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
But the author’s unabashed adoration of De Palma can be a hindrance to deeper understanding.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for adoration
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adoration. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.
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