as in admired
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as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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as in worshipped
to love or admire too much
adores her older sister so much that she cannot see her considerable faults
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as in venerated
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 enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?
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Recent Examples of adored
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Now, Bolles is adored by Broncos Country because of his ability, loyalty and toughness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Individuals born with Pluto in Leo possess immense personal magnetism and a burning desire to be seen and adored.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
But there are funny people up and down this justifiably adored comedy, with Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams and Sharon Horgan.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Polanco was already in an unenviable position, replacing a player adored by the fanbase and ingrained in the team’s culture.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Carbone Greenwich Village’s Carbone is the Italian haven adored by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and the rest of the famous-people internet has followed.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
An esteemed classic adored by generations of travelers.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Khedarrion loved helping his family and adored his principal.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Now, Bolles is adored by Broncos Country because of his ability, loyalty and toughness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Individuals born with Pluto in Leo possess immense personal magnetism and a burning desire to be seen and adored.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
But there are funny people up and down this justifiably adored comedy, with Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams and Sharon Horgan.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Polanco was already in an unenviable position, replacing a player adored by the fanbase and ingrained in the team’s culture.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Carbone Greenwich Village’s Carbone is the Italian haven adored by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and the rest of the famous-people internet has followed.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
An esteemed classic adored by generations of travelers.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
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A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Spirit Airlines was the budget-friendly carrier America loved to hate.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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While the late Irish businessman Ivor Fitzpatrick, who owned the yacht for the past few years, had loved owning it, his widow, Susan, has lowered the price with the goal of moving it more quickly.—
Michael Ballaban,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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This is a story of such epic scale, yet of such personal and internal conflict, of a man who saved millions of lives, becoming both worshiped as a God and reviled as the devil.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The delicate, asthmatic Audrey worshiped her suave, playboy father.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Our Lady of Guadalupe is represented pregnant and venerated by devotees seeking protection and peace.—
Marie-Claire Beaulieu,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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In that vein, there has recently been considerable attention paid to Hasan Piker, the controversial influencer whom progressives have venerated yet whose extremism and anti-American tirades worry moderates — and give Republicans ammunition.—
Douglas E. Schoen,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Woodward and McNeela are both captains who enjoyed Marist’s celebration on senior night.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The chickens had indeed been attacked by a coyote, a juvenile who’d never before enjoyed the pleasures of the coop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Oeding said there is no appreciated value on the homes for the first three years of ownership.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Jays aren’t expecting brilliance from Corbin, but his dull consistency is much appreciated.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Her middle-school sister Nicole also liked the family outing.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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What Darcy liked best was to be left alone with a pile of books in a quiet room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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He was also revered as a civil rights activist pushing for quality healthcare, women’s rights, living wages, racial and immigrant justice, and gender and LGBTQ equality.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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She was also revered for her charity work, most notably for those living with HIV and AIDS, receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Bill Clinton in 2001.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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