as in praise
strong feelings of love or admiration
They looked at the baby with adoration. The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.
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Recent Examples of adoration
Green’s got a lot on his mind and his freaky tale blasts the cult of celebrity culture and explores how fans’ zealous adoration and the constant pampering stars receive can produce monsters amongst us.
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Cruise went public with his adoration of the hit movie Sunday.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Scoring five in his last three starts, McTominay is on the crest of a light blue Neopolitan wave, drinking in the fans’ adoration with every strike.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Even with his adoration though, it’s taken Paul W.S. Anderson more than three decades to make a fantasy feature.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Cruise went public with his adoration of the hit movie Sunday.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Scoring five in his last three starts, McTominay is on the crest of a light blue Neopolitan wave, drinking in the fans’ adoration with every strike.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Even with his adoration though, it’s taken Paul W.S. Anderson more than three decades to make a fantasy feature.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoration
Noun
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While the band’s members did not directly reference the Trump administration’s efforts to defund the organizations, RFE/RL president and CEO Stephen Capus was more direct in his praise for the song and the group’s efforts to help shine a light on the services’ vital work.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Hundreds of shoppers have added it to their carts in the past month alone, and it’s earned high praise from users who call out its comfortable, sturdy, and easy-to-assemble design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Kody shared with Robyn, 46, and his children the origins of his name, which was inspired by his father's admiration for Buffalo Bill, a.k.a.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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And the moment instantly sparked playful reactions and admiration across the internet.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Why Did Pope Francis Choose His Name? Pope Francis chose his name out of reverence for St. Francis of Assisi, known for his dedication to the causes of poverty and charity.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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There’s a certain reverence behind your 2009 character that continues to live on today, especially on social media.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 May 2025
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The depth of love and respect for Ryan in Hatboro was evident.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The more teens are on screens and social media platforms, the more sensitive these areas of the brain can become with respect to social rewards and punishments.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoration. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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