1
as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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2
as in to worship
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 to venerate
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 to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?
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Recent Examples of adore
And people adore the unique artwork—so much so that Van Wolfwinkle's drawings, which began as a joke, have gone on to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Thousands of troops from multiple branches of the military rehearsed for weeks under the adoring eyes and feverish applause from the local people.
—Nga Pham, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Now, McTominay is in a team built around him and in a city that adores him.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
But by the end of the first episode, viewers learn the truth when Matty returns home to a gorgeous mansion and the arms of Edwin, her adoring husband of nearly 50 years.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 27 Apr. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Thousands of troops from multiple branches of the military rehearsed for weeks under the adoring eyes and feverish applause from the local people.
—Nga Pham, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Now, McTominay is in a team built around him and in a city that adores him.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
But by the end of the first episode, viewers learn the truth when Matty returns home to a gorgeous mansion and the arms of Edwin, her adoring husband of nearly 50 years.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adore
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The anti-book club, book club: Why people are loving silent reading events Need a new book?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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For texture, Drew loves working with plaster and lime wash to create that softness.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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The Alchemy 24s are introduced as a sneaker to be worshipped, but those and the other shoes featured throughout the film, lack detail.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Men, converting to worshipping a little white ball, plan their golf tournaments with each other, and find an enemy who must be humbled.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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Managing ego doesn’t mean failing to acknowledge rising generations of performers who, nearly to a woman, openly venerate her for helping to pave their way.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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From union leaders to foreign students There are some striking parallels between the throttling of civil liberties during the Cold War and President Donald Trump’s crusade against foreign students exercising venerated democratic freedoms.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Visitors can also enjoy a dozen dining options with cuisine inspired by the region, 24 bars, Mariachi performances and shopping from local artisans, according to a news release.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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There are oysters of various species available, and from Thursday to Sunday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, guests can enjoy a selection priced at $1.50, with gaufrettespotato chips, and a selection of red, white, rosé, and sparkling for $10 a glass.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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That sounds ominously like a plan to sue cities and states over laws, like Florida’s ban on rifle sales to people under 21, that the gun lobby doesn’t like.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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The designer, 41, likes to tumble together disparate references, from classical tailoring to streetwear to offbeat historical references, including Flemish Old Masters.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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The founder's namesake brand's latest creation has an invisible finish (as someone with melanin-rich skin, this was of the utmost importance to the founder) and goes beyond protecting skin thanks to Kashmiri saffron, a Ayurvedic ingredient revered for its ability to repair the look of dark spots.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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His grandfather, revered St. Louisan and Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Harry Caray, anchored Cardinals games from 1945-69 before voicing the Cubs at the end of his career.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Buy Now Of Course Listening to an Audiobook 'Counts' as Reading — and Why the Debate Just Distracts Us From What Matters 08 of 08 'Fake Skating' by Lynn Painter Dani couldn't help idolizing her mom's best friend's son Alec growing up.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In Ellis’ novel, Patrick Bateman also idolizes Donald Trump, who is currently serving his second term as the U.S. president.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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But Pi is precociously enlightened, his innocence not a problem to be rectified but a quality to be reverenced.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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But Trump also reverenced the tough job Emmer has in keeping the GOP majority together, with which Emmer is all too familiar after the chaotic last two years.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Adore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adore. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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