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 The subject of his adoration was not a person, but Somaliland itself. — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026 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 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

Sony revived Resident Evil last month and HBO drew big viewership and critical praise with The Last of Us, just to name a couple of recent success stories.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Posters of Kate Moss photographed by Juergen Teller have been plastered over the city and praise for the exhibition has been handed largely to Enninful.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

What readers are saying The conversation explores the personal journey of the author in managing OCD, with many participants expressing admiration for the author's self-awareness and bravery in seeking help.

— Eva Jaber, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
The Country Music Hall of Famer and Kansas City have enjoyed a relationship of mutual admiration for decades.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of admiration

Noun

Created in the 17th century, Japan’s Fujiko faith fuses Shinto and esoteric Buddhism in its reverence for Mount Fuji, the country’s highest peak.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026
Vaccarello was not about unquestioning reverence, but relevance; a sort of ideological deconstruction that might have roots in his Belgian training.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reverence

Noun

Chef Pam's newest, more casual (and affordable) restaurant, Khao San Sek (the name refers to both transformation and culinary respect) is at the gateway to Soi Song Wat (Song Wat Road).

— Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In my experience, teams with high levels of trust and respect collaborate more effectively.

— Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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