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as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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as in worshipped
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 venerated
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 enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?
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Recent Examples of adored
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The Verdict On Abe Lincoln’s Favorite Cake Although Abe adored this dessert during his lifetime, it is said to have become even more closely tied to the Lincoln family after his assassination.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
At first glance, The Bread Club in Dallas is a beautiful pastry shop adored by Instagram influencers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Salvias are adored for their abundant blooms which attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Hollywood creates silver screen narratives adored by the world, but its institution for visual art was getting lapped by smaller cities.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The Verdict On Abe Lincoln’s Favorite Cake Although Abe adored this dessert during his lifetime, it is said to have become even more closely tied to the Lincoln family after his assassination.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
At first glance, The Bread Club in Dallas is a beautiful pastry shop adored by Instagram influencers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Salvias are adored for their abundant blooms which attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Hollywood creates silver screen narratives adored by the world, but its institution for visual art was getting lapped by smaller cities.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
Adjective
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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A little girl who loved green aliens, drinking pickle juice and picking buttercups in the field with her mom.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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No artist ever mocked the insanity of the Hollywood cartoon stystem with such devastating incisiveness, and yet loved its creative output so much.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those making more bookish and insular styles of the genre, like the Magnetic Fields and Belle and Sebastian, weren’t being worshipped as critical darlings; in some cases their records hadn’t made it to America yet.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Clint, who worshipped his dad, was his sidekick on those travels in a Volkswagen van retrofitted to make room for a couple of horses.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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They were venerated as their tribes’ leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of firearms also were recovered, including handguns with images of Santa Muerte (a Mexican folk saint venerated by drug dealers) and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bencoglu also enjoyed the warmth of the home supporters on Tuesday.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their professionalism and dedication is deeply appreciated.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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So pressure against Hezbollah was growing internally and externally, and the government did things that were not well enough appreciated.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Moore move was made to bring in a player the Eagles liked coming out of college, but who has not yet capitalized on his traits in the NFL.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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American flags and stone buildings dot the town square and those who put this usually low-key 25,000-person city on the map — there aren’t many — are revered like family.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rest are bars where cocktail-making is revered.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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