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adjective

as in admired

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verb

past tense of adore
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 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
Verb
Under her watch, our shows have thrived as some of the longest-running and most adored in Germany. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 On the 1994 comeback album Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins, Sparks imagined Liberace, who died in 1987, making his own comeback in the afterlife, adored again as a phantom haunting the Earth. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 31 July 2026 Arvesa Retinol Day and Night Cream The cream is adored by customers, with more than 4,400 five-star ratings. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 27 July 2026 Having Nick and Charlie end their relationship—a relationship genuinely adored by the Heartstopper fandom— was not a decision Oseman made lightly. — Barry Levitt, Time, 17 July 2026 Anna’s attitude speaks to the jealousy that fuels the movie’s wider narrative – Jack is adored, largely inappropriately, by all the members of his family – while his father’s probing highlights a warped sense of entitlement. — CNN Money, 17 July 2026 The answer was Dead to Me, the critically adored Netflix series featuring Cardellini opposite Christina Applegate. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026 Jackson, his sisters said, adored math and video games like Fortnite and Roblox. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Situated in an elegant French neoclassical building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the hotel puts you just footsteps away from luxury shopping, restaurants adored by locals, and masterpieces by Gaudí and other Spanish architects. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
  1. admired
  2. loved
  3. worshipped
  4. venerated
  5. enjoyed
  6. appreciated
  7. liked
  8. revered
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of admired
Verb
  • At his most threatening when brimming with confidence and direct in his attacking, Garnacho is the type of wide forward Emery has historically loved.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • But before the swirl of attention, there was a frantic search for a teen known in the community as an outgoing, charming athlete with infectiously positive energy who loved making people smile.
    — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of loved
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  • But for the peoples who worshipped there, that land was the church.
    — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • Quite literally worshipped by some extreme members of society.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of worshipped
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  • Other venerated South Side joints included Pepper’s Lounge, the Dew Drop Inn, and Theresa’s Lounge, the latter of which was tucked away in the basement of an apartment building.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Not asked enough by those who venerated Graham is why in death the patriot’s name must be associated with what’s so inimical to American prosperity and freedom.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of venerated
Verb
  • The extraordinary allegation offers a window into the waning days of an increasingly hostile primary race to replace Kelly, who has enjoyed broad popularity throughout her eight years in office.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The polar bears, who were born in Nuremberg, Germany, 16 years ago and have adapted to the European climate, were the ones who enjoyed it the most.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • The Enduring Appeal Of All-Inclusives Patricia Kalisch-Fotografie/Hyatt Many aspects of the iconic stress-free Club Med model are still appreciated today.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • They're meant to be seen, appreciated, and then left to the people who actually call them home.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • Not only did it, but liked it… as Jeffrey Dean Morgan tells Entertainment Weekly.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Through recalls, improvements, changes in battery design, and more, Chevrolet managed to make the Bolt into something that people actually liked and wanted to buy.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of liked
Verb
  • With the exception of Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, the collection of countries is notable for not having the most revered of navies.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
  • This project, scientists hope, could even potentially revive a wild species revered by local Tibetans as a favorite of the land god.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of revered

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