as in worshiping
excessive admiration of or devotion to a person
the worship of professional athletes who often turn out to be all too fallible
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as in to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
the ancient Greeks worshipped many different gods
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as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
the new father worships his baby daughter, and would do anything for her
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as in to adore
to love or admire too much
thought that some of her fellow senior citizens worshipped the old days too much, observing that they weren't all good
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Recent Examples of worship
Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 29 July 2025
Eleven religious groups are suing the Department of Homeland Security in response to a Trump administration policy reversal ending a decades-long practice protecting houses of worship, schools and hospitals from immigration officials looking to enforce action.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
Madeleine Marr
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
The religious display of the Lady of Guadalupe in lights at the factory, Maria’s prayer table, my own religious statues outside my home, and the plastic Virgin Mary in yards are merely means to the end — worshiping God and thanking him for our existence, salvation and his abundant mercy.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Noun
State laws allow for guns to be brought into hospitals, places of worship, sports arenas and parks that do not have this signage.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 29 July 2025
Eleven religious groups are suing the Department of Homeland Security in response to a Trump administration policy reversal ending a decades-long practice protecting houses of worship, schools and hospitals from immigration officials looking to enforce action.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
Verb
Baseball fans, especially those who worship the New York Yankees, may want to contemplate a move to Florida.
—Madeleine Marr
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
The religious display of the Lady of Guadalupe in lights at the factory, Maria’s prayer table, my own religious statues outside my home, and the plastic Virgin Mary in yards are merely means to the end — worshiping God and thanking him for our existence, salvation and his abundant mercy.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worship
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The church has received visitors and pilgrims for decades who venerate the saint's faith.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Fans drive what art gets created, what products get made, who gets canceled, and who gets venerated.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Deep down, inside of every wrestling fan of a certain age, there was an almost primal need to love and cheer for the Hulkster.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The Marlins, in an ideal world, would love to keep him, but the business side of the game is likely going to dictate otherwise.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Nature lovers, however, will adore Hokkaido—where rolling lavender fields meet powdery slopes—while Nara offers the perfect opportunity to meet roaming deer under ancient shrines.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Portugal offers a rare balance of nature and culture that travelers adore, along with a strong public healthcare system and a relaxed pace of life that is sought after for retirees.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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The incident causes much stress for Josh, as his adoration for Winfrey is a running joke throughout the series.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The sight of Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean caused a level of ear-splitting adoration that has been trailing the guys for 30 years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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But Pi is precociously enlightened, his innocence not a problem to be rectified but a quality to be reverenced.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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But Trump also reverenced the tough job Emmer has in keeping the GOP majority together, with which Emmer is all too familiar after the chaotic last two years.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
3 Feb. 2025
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While math inspired Medeiros, Jean Creighton likes to think about the ways that the motion of planets shapes our lives.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Costa's 2023 Hellcat Challenger Jailbreak modded by Hennessy with 1,100 horsepower may seem like overkill to some people, but Costa is a proud Mopar owner who likes the challenge his car gives him.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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But being revered and granted access to great food in a time of shortages did not quench their apprehension.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Those who are outraged claim Carpenter is pandering to the male gaze and sending the wrong message to the young women and men who revere her.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Treating it as such is an insidious form of idolatry.—
Walt Shelton,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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As religions developed and faiths were defined in Biblical texts and commentaries, teachings began to distinguish between veneration and idolatry.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Worship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worship. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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