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
What happened in the court, instead, was part of a long overdue reckoning about the country’s obsession with seduction, the uncritical adulation of its artists and the stalling in France of the #MeToo movement.
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Catherine Porter, New York Times, 13 May 2025
While Sinner’s entrance was welcomed by fans and the media, the opening week at Foro Italico has taken a back seat to the adulation and excitement of the new man at the top of the Catholic Church.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Denny Salas, former Washington, D.C., consultant and field organizer during former President Barack Obama's first term, told Newsweek that the adulation toward Ocasio-Cortez is meaningless at this juncture.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The goalkeeper smiled and in a typical Martinez manner, bathed in the adulation of a fanbase who adore him.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Catherine Porter, New York Times, 13 May 2025
While Sinner’s entrance was welcomed by fans and the media, the opening week at Foro Italico has taken a back seat to the adulation and excitement of the new man at the top of the Catholic Church.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Denny Salas, former Washington, D.C., consultant and field organizer during former President Barack Obama's first term, told Newsweek that the adulation toward Ocasio-Cortez is meaningless at this juncture.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The goalkeeper smiled and in a typical Martinez manner, bathed in the adulation of a fanbase who adore him.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
Noun
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After the mass, there will be food and performances from local choirs, and an outdoor eucharistic adoration.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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The multimedia exposure drew the adoration of the era’s teenyboppers, who raced to spend their allowance money on T-shirts, lunch boxes and magazines featuring the face of Bubblegum Bobby, as he was known.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The accompanying text sang his praises: As a rising young writer of Western novels (three books published) this gives his prose a spare and muscular quality; his gunsights never become entangled in fancy verbal foliage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Praise and worship will be at the shrine, along with food trucks and fireworks.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Recent raids have targeted schools, job sites, hotels, and even places of worship.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Angélique Kidjo’s four-decade career has been marked by an unapologetic grace and global acclaim, with her 2025 Grammy nomination standing as a testament to the enduring success of authentic African artistry in the professional music world.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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And even that may not enable him to reach his previous level of acclaim.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Excessive flattery of a doting father—who could prosecute this?—
Nan Z. Da
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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Other audience members carefully phrased their questions with a balance of flattery and inquiry, asking what makes Hermès stronger than other fashion companies.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Although not a traditional Italian dish, Alfredo sauce is made of butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, pasta water, and seasoning.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Hoping to conjure the same smoky flavor in his tiny kitchen, where there was no grill, Prudhomme dragged a fillet of redfish through butter, seasoned it with spices and threw it into a smoking-hot skillet.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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