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
This recognition and adulation came at the end of a decade that was perhaps the hardest in Katharine’s working life.
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Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
No, after basking in the adulation of 4 million diverse neighbors every summer, the players will not turn their backs on these people while the government continues to round them up despite no criminal history.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Another, almost entirely fictive identity would afford him freedom and adulation.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
No, after basking in the adulation of 4 million diverse neighbors every summer, the players will not turn their backs on these people while the government continues to round them up despite no criminal history.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Another, almost entirely fictive identity would afford him freedom and adulation.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
Noun
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It's called assassination by adoration.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their adoration, combined with spending power, has created serious commercial opportunity for labels and brands that know how to tap in.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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And some of their contemporaries led the way in the online onset of praise for their honesty and perseverance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Phillip – the only Black woman to helm a primetime news program in the most coveted block of news programming – garners praise for keeping her cool as host amid the show's heated hour-long runtime.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, most of the affected houses of worship have alternate parking lot entrances that aren’t on White Road.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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He was set to appear at a house of worship days after getting in a fight with the leader of another Christian denomination.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Li received critical acclaim for her role as Grace Chow in Sinners.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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The show — created by, written by, and starring Rachel Bloom — lasted four seasons, garnering several awards and critical acclaim, despite low ratings.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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By the nail holes above and beside the worshiping altar, the household hung garlands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Afternoons are made for fresh piña coladas, languid sun worshipping, and offshore adventures on motorboats fully stocked with snorkels, fins, and local beer.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Our actual political landscape, in which government officials are adding journalists to top-secret group chats or running around in wrong-sized shoes as a form of flattery, has too far superseded anything even the most cutting jokester could ever have dreamed up.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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But if online flattery is an accurate indicator, more Goodness Land would be a gift to Mediterranean food aficionados in the neighborhood.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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While not technically a lunch spot, popping by this French-Asian bakery on Duke Street for a slice of their honey butter toast is always a good idea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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