as in to adore
to love or admire too much
doted on her only grandchild
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His final appearance at Allianz Parque against Sporting Cristal in May was marked with the emotional presentation of a poster and a plaque, a goal and an assist, and a standing ovation from his adoring fans.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
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Those more interested in a classic floral scent, however, will adore Gucci Bloom—a sophisticated blend of tuberose, jasmine, and Rangoon creeper.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Public fan voting will take place in two categories this year – urban single or performance of the year and praise and worship song of the year.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
12 June 2025
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Set during one dizzying weekend at the Kell estate, home to billionaire couple Michaela (Moore) and Peter (Bacon), these top one-percenters are so worshipped and secluded that their immediate social circle resembles a cult more than a community.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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So, having family and friends there, so many reasons to like it.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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And there are other reasons to be sanguine about the slide away from books, given what so many of us actually like to read.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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“Dote (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dote%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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