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 family photographer basks in a few rare moments of adulation, which will evaporate in a nanosecond as soon as a camera appears.
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Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
And then there’s Tristen, the only chef maybe in Top Chef history whose reaction to Italy isn’t outward adulation.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 June 2025
This approach is like typical retirement tours, which usually feature beloved babyfaces receiving widespread adulation.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The life of a teen idol in the early 1960s was a mix of dismissal and adulation, according to peer Fabian Forte, who performed as Fabian and toured with Christie in rock ‘n’ roll revival shows in the 1980s.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
And then there’s Tristen, the only chef maybe in Top Chef history whose reaction to Italy isn’t outward adulation.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 June 2025
This approach is like typical retirement tours, which usually feature beloved babyfaces receiving widespread adulation.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The life of a teen idol in the early 1960s was a mix of dismissal and adulation, according to peer Fabian Forte, who performed as Fabian and toured with Christie in rock ‘n’ roll revival shows in the 1980s.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
Noun
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The siblings' love and adoration of their dad is plain to see, as is the positive impact the Ring doorbell had on them.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Each has done so to growing public interest and all that comes with it: adoration, criticism and faces on Panini stickers.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Others have shared their praise for Poehler, who helped Plaza speak about her grief for the first time since Baena's passing.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Today’s Wordle Hints And Answer Wordle Bot’s Starting Word: SLATE My Starting Word Today: SPINE (480 words remaining) The Hint: Enthusiastic praise.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shortly after taking office, Trump threw out Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies to limit where ICE arrests can take place, granting it the right to conduct raids in places of worship, schools, and hospitals.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Nashville Church of Christ, a nonprofit, acquired property of former downtown congregation Central Church of Christ through merger, and ceased in-person worship gatherings.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Despite smaller parts in American films, the Québécois native sharpened his skills on a number of complex roles, which have gained him critical acclaim in his native Canada.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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The band would, of course, go on to greater commercial and artistic success and acclaim.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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For another, any inclination by foreign leaders during Trump's first term to challenge him too directly has been replaced by a strategy of flattery.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Tim said in one of those videos that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.—
David Mack,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Piled high into a thick, split-top bun, the tender chunks of lobster meat are mixed with a just-right amount of mayo (or with warm butter, if that’s your preference) and served with potato chips.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The seasonal menu leans into Southern ingredients and sustainability, with dishes like Carolina trout with lemon-dill butter or seared scallops over risotto.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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