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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Raha adored the Belgian director Chantal Akerman.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
People adored him and gravitated towards him.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
People adored him and gravitated towards him.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The family was left shattered when Charles, who was adored by many, died of a heart attack in 1988.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
My heart is broken for her family, her loved ones, and everyone who adored her, both here in Canada and around the world.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Sending love to all who adored her, which might just be everyone.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
My heart is broken for her family, her loved ones, and everyone who adored her, both here in Canada and around the world.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
This broadleaf evergreen is adored for its long, drooping flower clusters.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Raha adored the Belgian director Chantal Akerman.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
People adored him and gravitated towards him.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
People adored him and gravitated towards him.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The family was left shattered when Charles, who was adored by many, died of a heart attack in 1988.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
My heart is broken for her family, her loved ones, and everyone who adored her, both here in Canada and around the world.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Sending love to all who adored her, which might just be everyone.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
My heart is broken for her family, her loved ones, and everyone who adored her, both here in Canada and around the world.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
Adjective
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Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The red onion, the jalapeños, loved the ranch component.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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One moment they’re worshiped on social media; the next, they’re scorched.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 4,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Frail elderly women, swathed in headscarves and saris, worshipped while sitting on puddled pavement near corroded metal changing lockers plastered with ads for Glow & Lovely skin cream.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Seahorses are already venerated for having the unusual reproductive trait of the males being the ones that get pregnant.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since becoming a global celebrity in the mid-’90s, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy has become venerated for her restrained, aloof glamour.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Palmerston enjoyed a friendly rivalry with Britain’s most famous cat, 10 Downing Street’s Larry, who just celebrated 15 years in his post.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Argentines join celebrations in Buenos Aires Thousands of Argentines gathered in Buenos Aires’ Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year and enjoyed dragon and lion dances on the main stage, alongside martial arts demonstrations.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As a busy mom to a toddler, this was very much-appreciated.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chronic low hydration is a common yet under-appreciated contributor to constipation, Judge says.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Miller liked Codie’s stats, but the coach also emphasized that those nine points and six rebounds didn’t accurately reflect how effective Codie played against an imposing frontline for Missouri.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Duke of York liked bold ideas.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite some high-profile falls into disgrace, India’s spiritual leaders are widely revered.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Turning to coaching, they were revered at the New York Skating Club at Madison Square Garden, where they were known for their strict emphasis on figures and classical skating—and Brunet became known for his habit of smoking cigarettes in succession while demonstrating maneuvers.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
3 Feb. 2026
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