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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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
The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.
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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
When he was finally called to the microphone, Rubio began what has become a familiar routine, offering Trump the kind of adulation that is ordinarily reserved for heroes.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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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
When he was finally called to the microphone, Rubio began what has become a familiar routine, offering Trump the kind of adulation that is ordinarily reserved for heroes.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
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Although there was merch for sale, including T-shirts and vinyl copies of A Good Night in the Ghetto, the complimentary keepsake was just one example of the mutual adoration shared between the performer and her supporters.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the first act, a love potion instantly transforms contempt into adoration.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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And since his nomination, he's received widespread praise among Republicans, and a handful of Democrats, making his confirmation all-but guaranteed.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Newsom’s candor deserves praise, not condemnation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The House and Senate recently passed a bill (HB 95/SB 52) that would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Housed in the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Fillmore Street in the city's Western Addition, the venue has transformed a once-traditional place of worship into a vibrant community hub centered around music, movement and connection.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The film premièred to great acclaim, enabling him to secure not only the funding for his next project but also a production team and ensemble that he’s maintained for nearly three decades.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Scharf, who grew up in the Valley before making his way to New York City, first gained acclaim in the ‘80s East Village art scene alongside his friends and contemporaries Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, his former roommate.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 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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Imitation, of course, is the sincerest form of flattery.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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This tradition should be viewed as a form of flattery.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Non-flesh products, like milk, cheese, butter and eggs are not prohibited during Lent.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Americans reportedly set a new record for butter consumption.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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