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
Patricia Murphy,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The critically adored sequel reunites all of your favorite characters, including sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks), spaceman Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and cowgirl Jessie (Joan Cusack).
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
They are known and adored for their ability to trap dirt, dust, and bacteria, rather than just push them around in the same spot.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Over eons of mythmaking, the 13th century bandit Robin Hood has evolved from a scamp adored by King Henry VIII to a symbol of sticking it to the rich.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
On top of that, Thibodeau was the son of a Connecticut purchasing agent who adored the Knicks, especially the two championship teams from the Red Holzman era.
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Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Venus in Leo, for example, wants love to feel alive, adored, passionate and creative.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Let the horses and their drivers make New York a place where carriage rides are adored, like so many other places.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
Jordan was involved in wrestling since 2022, been a part of NAP Wrestling since 2023, and has adored wrestling for essentially his entire life.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
Martha died Monday, leaving behind a family that adored her, a church that loved her, listeners who learned from her and hundreds, probably thousands, of friends who will never know anyone like her again.
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Patricia Murphy,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The critically adored sequel reunites all of your favorite characters, including sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks), spaceman Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and cowgirl Jessie (Joan Cusack).
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
They are known and adored for their ability to trap dirt, dust, and bacteria, rather than just push them around in the same spot.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Over eons of mythmaking, the 13th century bandit Robin Hood has evolved from a scamp adored by King Henry VIII to a symbol of sticking it to the rich.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
On top of that, Thibodeau was the son of a Connecticut purchasing agent who adored the Knicks, especially the two championship teams from the Red Holzman era.
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Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Venus in Leo, for example, wants love to feel alive, adored, passionate and creative.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Let the horses and their drivers make New York a place where carriage rides are adored, like so many other places.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
Jordan was involved in wrestling since 2022, been a part of NAP Wrestling since 2023, and has adored wrestling for essentially his entire life.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 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.
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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.
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That’s because their comfort is universally loved.
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Bobby Bobby Charlton is still loved across the pond for leading England to 1966 World Cup glory.
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Few foods occupy a space as unique as instant noodles, simultaneously worshipped as a junk food treat and a reliable staple for millions of people around the world.
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For decades your homepage was the front door, and brands worshipped Google to be found.
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The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.
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Olivier was venerated as a Shakespearean actor, playing many iconic protagonists in London including Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth and, controversially, Othello.
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The first thing Juan Ortiz, too, enjoyed doing in a wheelchair was playing sports.
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The mom-of-three—who shares daughters Honor, 18, Haven, 14, and Hayes with ex-husband Cash Warren—also enjoyed time at the tropical hot-spot in April during a family getaway.
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And truly appreciated songwriters.
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After all, your glutes can be the Hagrids or Ron Weasleys from Harry Potter of your body—often overlooked and under-appreciated.
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Amid the pullback, here are a few negative beta stocks to consider that are well liked by Evercore ISI.
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That’s why being liked should never be high on the list of any leader.
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Lage may not quite be a household name, but he’s revered in musician circles, and is generally considered one of the most talented and versatile players on the planet.
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Washington, Lincoln, Gandhi, and Mandela are revered globally and celebrated in their own lands.
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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