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adjective

as in admired

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verb

past tense of adore
1
as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife

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2
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
Verb
An outgoing kid from the suburbs of Buffalo, New York, who adored his little sister, Burch never regained consciousness. — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Back on property, the outdoor pool sits peacefully at the edge of the vineyard next to two large oaks (one of which has a storybook-like swing hanging from it, which the youngest guests adored). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 At the time, the young artist became fast friends with David Bowie, who adored him. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Gore says his commitment to Hammer, his first major acquisition in the film world, is backed by a deeply personal connection, having adored its horrors while growing up in the late 60s and 70s. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Oct. 2026 Victorians adored houseplants and incorporated them into their interiors with gleeful maximalist excess. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 Greeks have long adored New Balance for their timeless look that coordinates easily with anything from dresses and shorts to jeans. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 It was named for three Swedish princesses who adored it after their teacher, Jenny Åkerström, featured the recipe in a 1948 cookbook. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
  1. admired
  2. loved
  3. worshipped
  4. venerated
  5. enjoyed
  6. appreciated
  7. liked
  8. revered
Adjective
  • Both Blackwell’s and Heffers had an admired antiquarian wing, and both became publishers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In magazine polls in the years to come, she was often voted the most admired woman in America.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • Here’s your insider rundown on what the inspectors loved at Charlotte’s newest spots in the Michelin Guide — and how to actually get in the door.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But Seville must not only be loved, it also must be protected from the onslaught of mass tourism.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of loved
Verb
  • During the days leading up to Vijayadashami, the goddess Durga is worshipped in her various forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The first Christians worshipped primarily in each other’s homes.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of worshipped
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  • Reed, venerated for his solo artistry and collaborations with the Velvet Underground, is a quintessential New York City artist of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Since at least 1389, two vials purportedly containing the saint’s blood have been venerated in Naples because of their inexplicable ability to liquefy on his feast days.
    — Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of venerated
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  • Areas away from Chesapeake Bay have enjoyed abundant sunshine Thursday with a refreshing breeze and highs around 70°.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • His youthful face belies his ability to play in one of the most demanding positions on the field, defensive midfield, a spot usually reserved for senior professionals who’ve enjoyed decades of experience.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • Drinks are free but tips are appreciated and the $2 bill fits the (pardon the pun) bill perfectly.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt, two of the under-the-radar Brewers manager Pat Murphy thinks of with his nickname for less-appreciated candy, combined for a sweet World Series comeback.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • On the other side is Gadi Eisenkot, a centrist former military chief who is temperate and broadly liked but lacks the political instincts to become a clear favorite.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Restless and frustrated fans, many of whom never liked the hiring of football coach Sonny Dykes to replace Gary Patterson in the first place, would prefer the school start the process of looking for a new head coach five minutes ago.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of liked
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  • In recent years, runs of Chinook, or king salmon, the biggest and most revered species on the Yukon River, have been down as much as eighty per cent from average levels, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • No one, not even one as respected and revered as Abraham Lincoln, could predict the future.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of revered

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