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
Read more about this place's investment in and adoration of the sport here.
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Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The prize of Star Baker, a call home to a loved one, and the adoration of all the cast and multiple nations.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Over the past couple of months, the doting couple has continued to engage in digital PDA, commenting on one another’s posts and sharing their adoration for each other via interviews.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Acutis was known to spend hours in prayer before the Eucharist each day, a practice known as Eucharistic adoration.
—Jessie Wardarski, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The prize of Star Baker, a call home to a loved one, and the adoration of all the cast and multiple nations.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Over the past couple of months, the doting couple has continued to engage in digital PDA, commenting on one another’s posts and sharing their adoration for each other via interviews.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Acutis was known to spend hours in prayer before the Eucharist each day, a practice known as Eucharistic adoration.
—Jessie Wardarski, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoration
Noun
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Irwin remains a top contender in Season 34, earning early praise from judge Derek Hough and tying for the highest score in Week 1.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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This could look like public recognition, unexpected praise from a boss or an opportunity to showcase your talents in a way that feels new and exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s nothing wrong with admiration.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Oct. 2025
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Stowe persisted in her admiration for Brown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This approach to wearing shells—as a form of reverence and cultural pride—has persisted.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Her reverence for those influences runs deep.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The world is in an incredibly dire state in many respects, and people are reacting to that.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leading with Humility and Representation for Aspiring Athletes Nicole highlights that Montgomery transitioned from a championed player to a C-suite executive—a quest that earned her respect from her peers.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoration. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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