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 adulations heaped upon me at this point are getting nauseating.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
This recognition and adulation came at the end of a decade that was perhaps the hardest in Katharine’s working life.
—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
The secretary’s tenure as the nation’s top public health official has been marked by heated opposition from major medical societies, lawmakers on Capitol Hill and his own family members, while drawing adulation from longtime skeptics of mainstream health care.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
This recognition and adulation came at the end of a decade that was perhaps the hardest in Katharine’s working life.
—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
The secretary’s tenure as the nation’s top public health official has been marked by heated opposition from major medical societies, lawmakers on Capitol Hill and his own family members, while drawing adulation from longtime skeptics of mainstream health care.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
Noun
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Yet she’s viewed, like everything else in the movie, with an adoration that is nearly transcendental.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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There’s probably a smart, chilling film to be made about the terrors of smothering and relentless adoration — one imagines what Rod Serling would have done with something like this — but this isn’t really that film.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Abel’s detailed knowledge about Berkshire’s operating businesses won praise, but the unexplained absence of substantial buybacks and a lack of clarity on the future of the equity portfolio and Berkshire’s big cash pile are coming up as negatives.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Brown’s decision to change the Knicks’ offense while down 1-2 in the first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks continues to draw high praise.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Department’s Major Crimes Division, which investigates hate crimes and attacks on houses of worship, is reviewing the incident, according to a department spokesperson.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The event is the second of three worship nights Bethel will do in 2026.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The backstage visit comes amid a major moment for Rudolph, whose run as Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony-winning comedy has garnered critical and audience acclaim.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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For his inspired stewardship, Cox, who died Saturday at the age of 84, several years after suffering a stroke, won widespread acclaim as one of the greatest managers the grand old game has ever known.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 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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Rose said Ye bought into her flattery and liked the idea of drinking booze and playing up his bigshot status.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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But beneath the lighthearted banter, the personal flattery and the theatrical spectacle that surrounds a royal visit, there remained subtle signs of the deep divisions that have become the most serious test in decades for the long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stir in bouillon and unsalted butter until vegetables are evenly coated.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Gillian Anderson rocks a stunning butter yellow full-length dress to the IHG Hotels & Resorts x Vanity Fair Opening Lunch in Cannes on May 12.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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