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
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
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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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Adell soaked in every moment of the fans’ adoration throughout the night, showing his excitement with each catch.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Queta also has drawn praise for his improvement as a defender and screener.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Torii Hunter, a defensive whiz who now works as an Angels special assistant and who happened to be in the dugout, was succinct in his praise for the performance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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No more climate change worship, no more division, distraction, or gender delusions.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The sunrise worship is a tradition of Kindred Community Church, which keeps the large cross on the hill that is visible from the 91 Freeway near the 241 Toll Road.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Released more than a year before the war in Gaza became front page news, Mo received critical acclaim for its portrayal of Palestinian culture and the refugee experience.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Todd Helton is his favorite Rockies player, and whoever can step up this season to help fulfill Polis’ long-odds prediction of a wild card berth will also earn his acclaim.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
3 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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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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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 13 Apr. 2026.
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