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 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 Instant fame and all its trappings are something most people would love to marinate in, to soak up what almost always is fleeting adoration. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Another work, a small double-sided panel portraying the Virgin Mary and Child with a Franciscan friar in adoration on one side and the dead Christ in Pietà on the other, was also stolen. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adoration

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Noun

Someone could see your value and potential, and perhaps offer you praise or an opportunity of sorts, but your schedule could be maxed out.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Clinton was one of many women in national politics sharing their praise and gratitude for Steinem.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

There’s also a substantial Spanish-language component to the anniversary set, reflecting Beyoncé’s longstanding admiration for Latin music and the artists and cultures that have shaped it.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026
Mostly, the 29-year-old veteran and 21-year-old rookie are forming one heck of a mutual admiration society.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of admiration

Noun

He’s flanked by Claymore and Fuller as John and Major Ridge, who both infuse a deep reverence for their characters in both of their performances.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
With funnel cakes in the shape of her beloved butterfly and fashion exhibits with eye-popping heels and wigs, Dolly Parton’s theme park has history, entertainment, reverence.

— Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reverence

Noun

The latter quickly earned respect in the NFL, scoring three touchdowns in six games as a rookie with the Miami Dolphins, before eventually latching on with the Colts in 2024.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
With all due respect to Han Solo, anyone who’s listened to Ford speak about his two most iconic roles knows Indy holds a particularly special place in his heart.

— Frank DeRuggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of respect

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