as in praises
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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respects
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Tehran — On Thursday evenings, Tehran’s largest cemetery comes to life as people flock to pay their respects to lost loved ones.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Gwinnett County Police Department The police department has placed Tamang's patrol vehicle outside its headquarters for the public to pay their respects and leave flowers.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Adorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorations. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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