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
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
While many hotels across New Orleans feel like they were made for the bachelor/bachelorette party crew, Hotel Saint Vincent is adored by locals.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Plants flower for about four weeks beginning in early fall, covering the ground in rich, rosy-pink blooms adored by pollinators.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
He was so adored, in fact, that Levinson kept him on after his character was originally meant to die at the end of season 1.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Not only do the below finds have my stamp of approval, but they’re also adored by shoppers.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
While many hotels across New Orleans feel like they were made for the bachelor/bachelorette party crew, Hotel Saint Vincent is adored by locals.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Plants flower for about four weeks beginning in early fall, covering the ground in rich, rosy-pink blooms adored by pollinators.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
He was so adored, in fact, that Levinson kept him on after his character was originally meant to die at the end of season 1.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Not only do the below finds have my stamp of approval, but they’re also adored by shoppers.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 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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So the fact that people have loved it and people are still watching is really wonderful.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Known and loved for both its fashion and food offerings, Selfridges is a full-service department store in the heart of London.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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For nearly three decades, Muslims have worshiped at that 1,200-square-foot home on Bush Street without incident.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Romans worshipped power and dominance.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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There, at the present-day Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bishop held up the cross for several hours as the faithful venerated it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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They were venerated as their tribes’ leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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King George enjoyed an afternoon with his two girls while at the Royal Lodge at Windsor in this sweet photo from 1946.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Brian had enjoyed being in control of the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Baker offered an appreciated for Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions and efforts to facilitate dialogue.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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Riding the rails from Chicago to Louisiana or Alabama was an under-appreciated act of collective courage and, given the Pullman Porters’ crucial role in the building of the civil rights movement, pivotal to Black progress.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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There have always been rumors about the British royal family, and even before the former prince Andrew was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, one of the rumors about him was that no one really liked him.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nicknamed Wilmywood, Wilmington has long been revered by Hollywood for its mild temperatures and versatility—and recently, travelers have begun to take note.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The epic is revered by Hindus as a sacred devotional text.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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