1
as in loves
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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2
as in worships
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 venerates
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 enjoys
to take pleasure in
I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?
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Recent Examples of adores
O’Brien has also included a useful internal meat thermometer cheat sheet and, because the couple adores wines, another chapter on wines and pairing tips, with a cheat sheet.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Big brother Saint clearly adores his little brother.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Kate Middleton adores Jo Malone London Orange Blossom for its citrus and white floral notes.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Agnes’ adoptive father, Commander Kyle MacKenzie (Nate Corddry), adores her, while her new stepmother, Paula (Amy Seimetz), is rather cold to her and is working toward the day Agnes is married and, thus, out of her house.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2026
Theriot, like so many others, adores snacking on the Fried Eggplant with powdered sugar.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The StyleCaster team aboslutely adores Quince’s wide array of offerings.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Mar. 2026
As someone who adores room service, this is all very refreshing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Big brother Saint clearly adores his little brother.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Kate Middleton adores Jo Malone London Orange Blossom for its citrus and white floral notes.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Agnes’ adoptive father, Commander Kyle MacKenzie (Nate Corddry), adores her, while her new stepmother, Paula (Amy Seimetz), is rather cold to her and is working toward the day Agnes is married and, thus, out of her house.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2026
Theriot, like so many others, adores snacking on the Fried Eggplant with powdered sugar.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The StyleCaster team aboslutely adores Quince’s wide array of offerings.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Mar. 2026
As someone who adores room service, this is all very refreshing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adores
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Bowles loves watching people exit the arena with their empty Twigs.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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In terms of distribution, everyone loves to talk about what other companies are doing.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Junior pitcher Aleksandria Blanco enjoys a dramatic, concert-like effort for Oak Lawn.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Such is the trust and affection that Attenborough enjoys in his native land that, were the monarchy to be abolished tomorrow and a President of the United Kingdom required in a rush, Attenborough would be the prime candidate.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Everybody else likes it, but Puffy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 May 2026
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Gruver likes Pottery Barn’s Miller Ceramic Table Lamp, price varies.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Redemptive suffering Shared sorrow is a key part of Iran’s Twelver Shiite identity, which venerates the Prophet Muhammad’s family through daughter Fatima and cousin and son-in-law, Ali.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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Walsh venerates Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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That’s the kind of conflict that nobody savors.—
Kristen Arnett,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Which, of course, has been a problem all along in a league that savors a race to the bottom.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The film follows Antoine (Moore), who idolizes his father, a charismatic gambler.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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With her crude French and slightly out-of-place mannerisms, Patricia is the young, beautiful American expatriate drawn to this wannabe gangster who idolizes Humphrey Bogart and yet seems so quintessentially French.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
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Today, the family reveres New York City — and not just as a mecca for fashion.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Silyan is set in Kotevska’s native North Macedonia, a place that reveres white storks which return to the country each year to raise their young.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps almost as much as winning games, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid most relishes the on-field teaching aspects of his job.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just remember, your body is precious cargo that relishes healthy routine.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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