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
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Admired by friends and adored by women, his longing for love and recognition spurs him on.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Craig Claiborne and Mimi Sheraton adored them.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Graham not only brings the experience, but also the natural leadership experience to a franchise where he is adored.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Ahead, scroll on to discover Vogue’s favorite lip oils, featuring formulas adored by editors and makeup artists alike.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
He was adored by all his models with many of them calling him more than an agent in interviews.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
Viewers on YouTube adored the amazing thrift find in the recent clip.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Hart has worked at Sunset Ridge for more than 25 years, has been nominated for Kansas teacher of the year twice and is widely adored by students and parents, parent Sarah Burkindine said in an interview with The Star.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
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Hoosiers and insomniacs alike adored him.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Admired by friends and adored by women, his longing for love and recognition spurs him on.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Craig Claiborne and Mimi Sheraton adored them.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Graham not only brings the experience, but also the natural leadership experience to a franchise where he is adored.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Ahead, scroll on to discover Vogue’s favorite lip oils, featuring formulas adored by editors and makeup artists alike.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
He was adored by all his models with many of them calling him more than an agent in interviews.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
Viewers on YouTube adored the amazing thrift find in the recent clip.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Hart has worked at Sunset Ridge for more than 25 years, has been nominated for Kansas teacher of the year twice and is widely adored by students and parents, parent Sarah Burkindine said in an interview with The Star.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
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Vitale loved it, posing for one photo after another, signing one scrap of paper after another, making one joke about his bald head after another.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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And though the two aren’t senior royals and are reportedly well-loved by everyone in the family, there’s no doubt that association with them is considered controversial these days.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the Isan region of Thailand, an ancestral spirit named Ba Yan has been worshiped by villagers for generations.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sanskrit speakers worshipped Dyaus Pitr, or Sky Father.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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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 is something new in the techno-sphere that for the longest time elevated and venerated the founder/CEO as superstar.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Kenny has enjoyed critical success with his previous shorts.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bailey brought him home for a second night, where Saito caught up on laundry, enjoyed a hot shower and cooked udon noodles for his hosts.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And while this nourishing side dish pairs well with practically everything, it’s especially appreciated during holidays.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The funding is well appreciated, officials said, as food banks around the commonwealth see an uptick in interest.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Like me — a reluctant movie guy who never liked racing, and now somehow has three racecars.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hong Kong — A Chinese coffee chain has apologized and changed its name after state media roasted it for misusing a word revered by the nation’s communist government.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Among those who revered him and were swayed by his counsel in various instances was Manny Machado.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The dining offerings include a kids' menu of healthy and flavorful options that my daughters savored enthusiastically throughout our stay.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Thet matchup needs time to marinate, to be savored, to grow even bigger in the mind.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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