1
as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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2
as in to worship
to love or admire too much
adores her older sister so much that she cannot see her considerable faults
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3
as in to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
the Roman soldier was beheaded for adoring the Christian god
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?
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Recent Examples of adore
But enough fans adored it that HBO greenlit a second season in 2023 (which landed a few Emmy nominations), and now a third.
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
His final appearance at Allianz Parque against Sporting Cristal in May was marked with the emotional presentation of a poster and a plaque, a goal and an assist, and a standing ovation from his adoring fans.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Those more interested in a classic floral scent, however, will adore Gucci Bloom—a sophisticated blend of tuberose, jasmine, and Rangoon creeper.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
From the seductive hum of being needed by someone the world adored.
—Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
His final appearance at Allianz Parque against Sporting Cristal in May was marked with the emotional presentation of a poster and a plaque, a goal and an assist, and a standing ovation from his adoring fans.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Those more interested in a classic floral scent, however, will adore Gucci Bloom—a sophisticated blend of tuberose, jasmine, and Rangoon creeper.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
From the seductive hum of being needed by someone the world adored.
—Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adore
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Nothing is not so much a company as a global community mad euphoria of more than three million people who love the fusion of innovative technology and cutting-edge design.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Each necklace has three flashing modes: fast blinking, slow blinking and steady on. Add some fun to any Independence Day outfit with these patriotic headbands and glasses your kids are sure to love.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The soccer star in question, of course, was a certain Lionel Andrés Messi, for whom the masses had made their pilgrimage to worship, as his Inter Miami took on Portuguese giant FC Porto in the second matchday of Group A.—
Glen Levy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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The group argued that allowing Oak Flat, a place where the Apache have worshiped for generations, to be destroyed would have significant religious freedom implications.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Pilgrims have long venerated the site, according to the Catholic Encyclopedia of 1914.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Apollo, the god of archery and the son of Zeus, was venerated both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Turks and Caicos is a trendy spot to enjoy gorgeous blue waters and incredible beaches.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Diano enjoyed an impressive senior season and credited USA Powerlifting coach Brent Guillen, American Heritage-Delray coach Rachel Batista and strength and conditioning coach Lyndon Bell.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The designs were situated over three floors, where guests were allowed to select a Levi’s item and customize it to [their] liking with graphics, rhinestones, and other embellishments.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 June 2025
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Do the accolades, likes, and shares compensate for the misallocation of our attention?—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Internationally aspirational with a presence in all the major markets, the house is revered for both its great value cuvées, and its prestigious Blanc de Blancs ‘Comtes de Champagne’ - one of the world’s best sparkling wines.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Two centuries after his downfall, Napoleon remains both revered and controversial in France -- but above all, unavoidable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
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Both Bobrovsky and Tarasov are from Novokuznetsk, Russia, and Bobrovsky idolized Tarasov’s father, Vadim, growing up.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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In the late fifties and early sixties the Method was the rage, especially among the young actors of about Willy’s age, who all idolized Marlon Brando and would go on to transform American cinema in a few years: Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, and so on.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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But Pi is precociously enlightened, his innocence not a problem to be rectified but a quality to be reverenced.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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But Trump also reverenced the tough job Emmer has in keeping the GOP majority together, with which Emmer is all too familiar after the chaotic last two years.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Adore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adore. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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