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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
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Investing in a luggage set is one of the best ways to cover your bases and prepare for whatever your upcoming travels require, but this duo from Rockland is especially worth the $45 price tag since it’s adored by travel experts.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This woodland wildflower is adored for its unique blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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
Verb
Before long, he is totally shunned from the scene that once adored him.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Investing in a luggage set is one of the best ways to cover your bases and prepare for whatever your upcoming travels require, but this duo from Rockland is especially worth the $45 price tag since it’s adored by travel experts.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This woodland wildflower is adored for its unique blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
Adjective
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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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He was truly loved by everyone and will be missed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Dustin Wakefield loved music, Jesus, and his family.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
16 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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When asset managers in the 1970s and ’80s rushed to buy room-sized minicomputers, the first movers enjoyed a genuine edge—for perhaps two or three years.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Key Takeaways Rice pudding and tapioca pudding can be enjoyed as part of a healthy breakfast or snack and are relatively low in calories.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Donating appreciated stock is far better than selling the stock, paying tax on the gain, and donating the cash.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Especially early in its career, Hum was dreadfully misclassified as just another soft-to-loud/Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana wannabe, and remained criminally under-appreciated for its heavy/stoner-friendly Midwestern shoegaze vibes long after its breakup.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
16 May 2026
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There’s a photograph that Adriano Goldschmied often liked to show.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Producers liked her so much she was cast for the Season 50, which featured all former players.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
19 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 21 May. 2026.
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