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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3
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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4
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
He is adored by the fans and is part of a fine dressing room atmosphere alongside other South American teammates like Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson Becker.
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
His physical presence before adoring Cannes crowds—to say nothing of winning perhaps the most prestigious award in world cinema—was a stunning turnaround for a filmmaker who, just a few years earlier, had been languishing in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
At this point, the couple appears to give up for now, as Raven lets out an adoring laugh, and the man plants a kiss on the puppy's face.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Fans adore the guy who walked around the LA area surrounding Crypto.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
His physical presence before adoring Cannes crowds—to say nothing of winning perhaps the most prestigious award in world cinema—was a stunning turnaround for a filmmaker who, just a few years earlier, had been languishing in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
At this point, the couple appears to give up for now, as Raven lets out an adoring laugh, and the man plants a kiss on the puppy's face.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Fans adore the guy who walked around the LA area surrounding Crypto.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adore
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The teen would love a family that shows up to cheer him on at all his events.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Everyone who tried this recipe loved the balance of the creamy ice cream, juicy strawberries, and slightly bitter wine sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Anthony Levandowski, the former head of Google’s self-driving-car division, for instance, founded an organization to worship artificial intelligence as a godhead.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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But beyond prosecuting the suspect in this case, there must be a concerted strategy to make sure that America remains a safe place for Jews to live and worship.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 May 2025
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No ancient European cathedral is complete without its holy relics, which are venerated by the faithful as sacred artifacts from various saints and the life of Jesus.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
21 May 2025
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The same gospel, venerated with incense, will now be chanted in Greek.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
18 May 2025
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On warm summer evenings your patio may come alive with the powerful croaking of tree frogs that enjoy the moist and protective habitat of potted succulents.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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All the evidence says that, yes, he was liked and respected by his team-mates at all his clubs.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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There are a lot of fans who like kung fu movies, Samurai films, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Bullet, Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Cannabis, long revered for its therapeutic properties, has been making waves in wellness circles, offering a range of benefits for physical and mental health.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Aspects of existentialism can also be found in much older sources revered in European intellectual traditions, such as the biblical books of Ecclesiastes and Job and the thinking of Greek Cynics such as Diogenes.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
1 June 2025
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With help from Patrick O’Sullivan, the former NHL player that Tavares once idolized and who’s now a player development coach with the Leafs, as well as teammate Philippe Myers, Tavares had just completed a post-practice shooting session.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Alcaraz had spent his whole childhood idolizing Rafael Nadal.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
24 May 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 12 Jun. 2025.
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