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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
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Baldwin adored horses and went on to work as a trainer, teaching students in horse jumping.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The best dressed women in the world adored his designs, and his clientele included everyone from American First Ladies and Movie Stars to members of the aristocracy.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Picking a new leader for a company that is adored by millions and employs 230,000 people is a high-wire act.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
But read the following through the prism of many of those who adored him in his years at Stamford Bridge and the words sting.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
And Emily Henry is one of the genre’s most prolific and adored authors.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 15 Jan. 2026
Yet beneath her polished exterior is a desire to be chosen, adored and validated.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Still, their esoteric acid rock was revered and adored by their huge and loyal fanbase, known as Deadheads.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
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Students adored Martin and word spread fast about his expertise as a teacher, and there were often long wait lists for his classes.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Baldwin adored horses and went on to work as a trainer, teaching students in horse jumping.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The best dressed women in the world adored his designs, and his clientele included everyone from American First Ladies and Movie Stars to members of the aristocracy.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Picking a new leader for a company that is adored by millions and employs 230,000 people is a high-wire act.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
But read the following through the prism of many of those who adored him in his years at Stamford Bridge and the words sting.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
And Emily Henry is one of the genre’s most prolific and adored authors.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 15 Jan. 2026
Yet beneath her polished exterior is a desire to be chosen, adored and validated.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Still, their esoteric acid rock was revered and adored by their huge and loyal fanbase, known as Deadheads.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
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Now, nearly 20 years later, her story of loss — and hope restored with the birth of triplets in 2008 — continues to resonate with a community who loved her then, and now.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outdoorsman who loved getting in adventures with Joule, his beloved Catahoula Leopard dog who also recently died.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The flames then moved toward the sanctuary, where congregants worshipped.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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Irish, Italian, German, and Polish communities each worshipped—in Latin—at their own churches, often within blocks of one another.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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One example of a prominent woman in these writings is Thecla, venerated for her persistence, courage and influence.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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Yoji shared that venerated director Akira Kurosawa always said that the camera should never be on stage when shooting a kabuki performance, nor move around to get close to the actors.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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This dish is best enjoyed shortly after it’s made.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Citi has enjoyed a 70% adoption rate of its proprietary AI tools, according to 2025 fourth-quarter findings, and colleagues across 84 countries interacted with the bank’s AI tools over 21 million times.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Other much-appreciated touches include breakfast available 24 hours a day, complimentary Berluti shoe shine for all guests, and the possibility of arranging in-room Bulgari jewellery viewings and sales when visiting the in-house boutique feels like a chore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the soundtrack of his youth, Walter Thompson-Hernández and his friends liked to devise a game of escape.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Of course, the accusations are troubling to a public who has long revered the family, which also includes dad David Beckham, and siblings Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2026
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But Flynn’s father, Raymond, served as mayor from 1983-1993 and his name is revered in many parts of the city.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Madrid lost four times to Barca last term, so the 2-1 home victory was richly savoured.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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