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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The newlyweds’ tragedy quickly captured attention across the greater Atlanta area – where so many wanted to pay their respects, Praise Community Church added an overflow room and a livestream for Saturday’s service – to Kerala, India, where Dave’s family traces its roots.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
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Music fans can pay their respects to Dee Dee Ramone, as well as Chris Cornell of Soundgarden.—
Krista Simmons,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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“Adorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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