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 Akin, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Not only do the below finds have my stamp of approval, but they’re also adored by shoppers.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The Verdict On Abe Lincoln’s Favorite Cake Although Abe adored this dessert during his lifetime, it is said to have become even more closely tied to the Lincoln family after his assassination.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Although Cattlemen’s was founded to satisfy its namesake population, it’s adored by Oklahomans of all kinds—not to mention visitors from across the country, including musicians, actors, and even Presidents.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Not only do the below finds have my stamp of approval, but they’re also adored by shoppers.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The Verdict On Abe Lincoln’s Favorite Cake Although Abe adored this dessert during his lifetime, it is said to have become even more closely tied to the Lincoln family after his assassination.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
Adjective
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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.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Looking back, Harold's family doesn't think Marsha ever really loved him.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The most astonishing cameo occurs when Lara Jean comes to town, giving her little sister, Kitty, advice on the relationships of all the boys she’s loved before.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The congregation worshiped on Palm Sunday at the Elgin History Museum.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of Egyptian history hundreds of gods and goddesses were worshipped.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There, at the present-day Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bishop held up the cross for several hours as the faithful venerated it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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They were venerated as their tribes’ leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From his Palm Beach and New York mansions and his luxurious apartment in Paris, Epstein enjoyed a remarkable level of access to sensitive information like the outcomes of political meetings and the itineraries of Gulf royals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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When weather permits, meals can be enjoyed under the pergola in the garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Your thoughts would be much appreciated.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night, so this is a nice carrot for fans to come out and feel, well, appreciated.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lund tends to be pretty well-liked around the sport for his pro-style game.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That's why all those strangers liked me so much.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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American flags and stone buildings dot the town square and those who put this usually low-key 25,000-person city on the map — there aren’t many — are revered like family.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rest are bars where cocktail-making is revered.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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