1
as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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2
as in worshiped
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 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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as in admired
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Recent Examples of adored
Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Leo and Grace have a 2-year-old daughter adored by the gang.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Slater takes on the role of Bob Olson, the adored but flawed father at the heart of the story.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Huse adored Chicago-style hot dogs, trips to Rainbow River and movies, especially old films.
—Gabrielle Calise, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to complete your fall shopper haul with more petite-friendly, wrinkle-free, and shopper-adored pants under $50 at Amazon—trust us, these deserve a spot in your digital shopping cart this season.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
His wife said Abzal adored his family.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
All three dogs are totally adored, and their owner even set up a dedicated TikTok account, @yorkiefamily3, to share updates on their day-to-day lives.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Bowen has been at West Ham for over five years and is adored by the fanbase, which added greater weight to the uncharacteristic exchange.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Morgan is adored for her relatability and the nuggets of wisdom that are cleverly interwoven into her jokes.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Leo and Grace have a 2-year-old daughter adored by the gang.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Slater takes on the role of Bob Olson, the adored but flawed father at the heart of the story.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Huse adored Chicago-style hot dogs, trips to Rainbow River and movies, especially old films.
—Gabrielle Calise, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to complete your fall shopper haul with more petite-friendly, wrinkle-free, and shopper-adored pants under $50 at Amazon—trust us, these deserve a spot in your digital shopping cart this season.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
His wife said Abzal adored his family.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
All three dogs are totally adored, and their owner even set up a dedicated TikTok account, @yorkiefamily3, to share updates on their day-to-day lives.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Bowen has been at West Ham for over five years and is adored by the fanbase, which added greater weight to the uncharacteristic exchange.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
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With 254,000 followers on Instagram, Bambi is well-loved by her online community—something that gives her owner joy.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were people who loved it, and people who absolutely hated it — most especially [former New York Observer critic] Rex Reed.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Otto and Elise are so alive on the page, and noting how this staid couple who enjoyed their dull routines come alive with their small acts of resistance is breathtaking.—
Rabih Alameddine
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Food and Drink The resort offers in-room dining 24/7, so my husband and I enjoyed breakfast in our fluffy robes on the patio while adorable bunnies hopped around on the lawn nearby.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement The most famous conjure woman in the 19th century, Marie Laveau (1801-1881), worshiped Mami Wata in her Voodoo practice, which blended Roman Catholicism, Yoruba traditions, and Haitian Vodou for healing, protection, comfort, and even revenge.—
Time,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet the music icon, still worshiped decades after his death, was intimidated by one artist.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The site is retired from active worship but still venerated.—
Jack Tydeman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Nichiren was a monk and philosopher of the Kamakura period (1185–1333), and his teachings form the basis of a unique branch of Japanese Mahāyāna Buddhism based on the Lotus Sūtra, one of the most influential and venerated Buddhist Mahāyāna sūtras.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Alonso would have liked to have made more signings this summer, with strengthening in midfield an obvious target.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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That post has been liked over 26,000 times at the time of publication.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Your prayers have been felt and so appreciated.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This means that once the appreciated asset is transferred into the CRAT, the trust can sell it without paying capital gains taxes.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In the annals of professional golf, the majors are the sure-fire blockbusters—globally resonant, historically revered, and able to draw the widest audience.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though irony, an approach Alighieri actually revered, isn’t so much Schnabel’s prerogative.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from fake dating, the novel is full of beloved, albeit cheesy, rom-com tropes.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The beloved cookbook author, who goes by the cheeky nickname @grossypelosi, has brought every bit of that high-spirited vibe to his new cookbook, Let's Party.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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