1
as in adoration
excessive admiration of or devotion to a person
the pathetic adulation of the leader of the cult by her misguided followers
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2
as in praise
excessive praise
more objective critics have observed that the artist never deserved the adulation heaped upon her mediocre paintings
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Recent Examples of adulation
But in the midst of all the cheers, tears, adulation, handshakes and high fives from the patrons, fellow competitors, caddies, employees, suits, family and friends, there was only one thing on McIlroy's mind.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
This figure, who writes letters of adulation to a white bodybuilder—literally named Brad—and who has no real Black family around him?
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
This figure, who writes letters of adulation to a white bodybuilder—literally named Brad—and who has no real Black family around him?
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
Noun
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Naturally, Hamlin has also taught her mom a thing or two about makeup (mainly an adoration for the Greige Lip Pencil, $25).—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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Davidson openly admits his adoration for Axe, leaning into these more sophisticated scents for everyday use, and soliciting advice to the next generation on how to build confidence while upgrading any younger guy's aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The Pulitzer Prize winner responded with enthusiasm and praise.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 May 2025
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The pope then led a prayer to ask God for forgiveness and acknowledge sins, before being joined by the congregation in singing and a period of worship, per the BBC.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency tasked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to clean up debris at private residences, some public buildings and places of worship — but not commercial properties.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Premiering in January 2023, The Traitors has gone on to widespread acclaim, even winning Emmys for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program (Alan Cumming on cunning form).—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Other pop stars in attendance this year included Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, who, like Carpenter, received mass acclaim following their latest albums, which were all nominated for Grammys.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Sometimes my brother steals my puns, which should be the greatest form of flattery.—
Elana Rabinowitz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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So much so, in fact, that schoolchildren have started using her name as a form of flattery.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Nuts and Nut Butters Nuts and nut butters contain a good amount of protein in small servings.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Place bacon fat and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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