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
This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close.
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Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
And what's left is this core that adores each other.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 18 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
Two others just miss the mark in terms of bringing their tensions to powerful resolutions yet benefit from who the camera adores.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
And what's left is this core that adores each other.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 18 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
Two others just miss the mark in terms of bringing their tensions to powerful resolutions yet benefit from who the camera adores.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adores
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University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous Monarch butterfly loves this flower in particular.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Irina enjoys several advantages over her comrades, chief among them her past as a high-ranking KGB officer.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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In addition to reading and medicine, Paz enjoys giving back.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Trump likes Charles and royal pomp, but there are potential flashpoints, not least the administration’s recent comments about UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If your cat likes poultry or fish, pick a low-protein food with that flavor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 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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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 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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Just remember, your body is precious cargo that relishes healthy routine.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reid relishes the opportunity to deliver the good news when a player is about to join the Chiefs franchise.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Adores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adores. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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