ADORATION Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

adoration

noun

Definition of adoration

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 His ensuing ardent adoration sends the town into a tizzy in this hilarious comedy. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 Williams spoke of her adoration for Bullock during a recent appearance at Teen Vogue Fest in July. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 Sabrina is no Dolly, which isn’t a knock but a comment on the impossibility of any new artist ever enjoying the level of admiration and adoration that Parton did for most of her life. — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 So Big Part of what made Dolly exceptional was her broad appeal and universal adoration. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adoration

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Noun

John Leguizamo, who earned praise for his performance in Universal’s summer blockbuster The Odyssey, is returning to the studio for its big-screen take on Miami Vice.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Both thanked the filmmakers, and let Chad Smith, also present, say a few words of praise.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Someone in the audience who knew the legendary creator told him about this, and weeks later the duo met him in person and discovered that the admiration was mutual.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of admiration

Noun

Lo, in a similar cadence to peers like Charli xcx and personal icons like Lykke Li, approaches the dance floor with both reverence and reflection.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Last April, Phuwin appeared in a Loewe campaign based on Songkran, the Thai New Year’s celebration that has been likened to a nationwide water fight, though its rituals are meant to symbolize cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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