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 worshiped
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
Oussama Zahr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
These convolutions come across as brand management to the point of wish fulfillment; did a Fleischer Studios executive give the note that under no circumstances must the musical imply that Betty Boop is anything else than universally adored?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Although Cattlemen’s was founded to satisfy its namesake population, it’s adored by Oklahomans of all kinds—not to mention visitors from across the country, including musicians, actors, and even Presidents.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
When this New Yorkie broke onto the scene, baby I was adored.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
In a pivotal scene, there’s a chance that Chris' adored wife, Charlene, played by Ashley Judd, might be ready to give him up to the cops.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Those who have been coming long enough say there is a certain smell that only an old bowling alley has — a peculiar but adored aroma from another generation.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
This woodland wildflower is adored for its unique blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The vibrant flowers are adored by butterflies and other pollinators and last for several weeks in the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Her Norma’s eager desire to entertain and be adored, in stark contrast to the modern-noir staging, becomes a clear sign of her derangement.
—Oussama Zahr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
These convolutions come across as brand management to the point of wish fulfillment; did a Fleischer Studios executive give the note that under no circumstances must the musical imply that Betty Boop is anything else than universally adored?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Although Cattlemen’s was founded to satisfy its namesake population, it’s adored by Oklahomans of all kinds—not to mention visitors from across the country, including musicians, actors, and even Presidents.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
When this New Yorkie broke onto the scene, baby I was adored.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
In a pivotal scene, there’s a chance that Chris' adored wife, Charlene, played by Ashley Judd, might be ready to give him up to the cops.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Those who have been coming long enough say there is a certain smell that only an old bowling alley has — a peculiar but adored aroma from another generation.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
This woodland wildflower is adored for its unique blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The vibrant flowers are adored by butterflies and other pollinators and last for several weeks in the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
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But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Once opened, coffee loses flavor after two weeks and is best enjoyed within six months.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Between scenes, the two revered actors discussed how juicy the gangster parts are.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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After posting record box office figures in Greece, Stelios, a biopic of the revered Greek musician Stelios Kazantzidis, is heading stateside for a theatrical release via Firestorm Entertainment.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not only is our favorite produce abundant at the farmers' market, but family cookouts and warm-weather gatherings with friends fill the calendar, giving the perfect opportunity to make certain beloved Southern recipes that feel fit for the season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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Many of his most beloved hits, featured heavily during the April 27 show, had not even been released at the time of that last show.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Miami manager, Javier Mascherano, is incredibly reliant on his esteemed ex-team-mates.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1889, Lanvin is the oldest haute couture house still in business, and the esteemed maison’s founder is the focus of her first American exhibition at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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