adulated

verb

past tense of adulate
1
as in adored
to love or admire too much it's ridiculous how she adulates that airheaded rock star

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2
as in applauded
to praise too much a business executive who unwisely surrounds herself with incompetent assistants who spend all their time adulating her

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Recent Examples of adulated Turkey’s TB2s became adulated in Ukraine for striking Russian tanks advancing on Kyiv at the start of that war in early 2022. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulated
  1. adored
  2. applauded
  3. worshipped
  4. praised
  5. idolized
  6. congratulated
  7. commended
  8. flattered
Verb
  • The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Stewart was adored by his collaborators and the public alike.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of adored
Verb
  • Following her comments, Matsui entered the restaurant as a group of supporters applauded her.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Among those who applauded was Anna Piaggi, the Italian fashion editor who happened to be another one of Lambert’s protégées.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • At the church north of Detroit, Stevens and fiance Jason Turkish worshipped with Rogers and his wife, Kristi.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Louella and Hedda were two sides of the same coin, minted in a culture that worshipped celebrity and feared moral chaos.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of worshipped
Verb
  • View this post on Instagram Stewart was also a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and praised activists like McKellen, who is gay.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised the sellout crowds at State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 and emphasized the opportunity to accommodate thousands more fans.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • Upon investigation, police found posts the shooter made in an online community where young people involved in school shootings are idolized.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Combs idolized his father, Melvin, wearing his portrait on a medallion around his neck; Christian treats his father with the same reverence.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of idolized
Verb
  • Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.
    — Emerson Clarridge Updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment founder, chairman and CEO, congratulated democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George on her Washington mayoral win.
    — Spencer Kimball,Garrett Downs,Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of congratulated
Verb
  • Pickett commended officers and first responders for their response to the shooting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That should be commended, but the win should also be inspiring, and something the Dolphins labor to build on.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • The numbers were flattered by roughly $20 million in sales attributed to earlier-than-expected wholesale shipments, including $15 million of Michael Kors sales and $5 million of Jimmy Choo’s take.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Making casual clothes look luxurious was hardly new, but Cucinelli did it in a way that flattered changing body shapes while establishing an instantly recognizable aesthetic.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of flattered

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