as in worshiped
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something)
They endeared themselves to the whole town.
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Recent Examples of endeared
Howard’s outgoing personality and natural leadership qualities endeared him to his new team.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Cooler heads eventually prevailed, but moments like that have endeared the rookie Miller to Sporting KC’s fans.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Terminal 1, especially by comparison to Terminal 2, has not exactly endeared itself to passengers for its culinary offerings in recent years.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Nick endeared himself to the zoo staff and visitors because of his large size, his goofy grin and his gentle nature, according to people who work with him in Denver.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Such gestures have only endeared her to her hard-core leftist fan base.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
His vulnerabilities endeared him to millions across the globe, helping fans who had similar experiences feel less alone.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Cooler heads eventually prevailed, but moments like that have endeared the rookie Miller to Sporting KC’s fans.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Terminal 1, especially by comparison to Terminal 2, has not exactly endeared itself to passengers for its culinary offerings in recent years.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Nick endeared himself to the zoo staff and visitors because of his large size, his goofy grin and his gentle nature, according to people who work with him in Denver.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Such gestures have only endeared her to her hard-core leftist fan base.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
His vulnerabilities endeared him to millions across the globe, helping fans who had similar experiences feel less alone.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared
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In order to get the best results, apply a small amount to clean, dry skin in the evening, gently massaged in until it’s fully absorbed.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This whole thing seems staged, planned, finagled, massaged, bamboozled, lollygagged, and all sorts of other long, silly-sounding words that may not necessarily apply to this situation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Henneberry commended both the Haberman family and the community for finding a bright light and taking something that is terrible and making something that is beautiful.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous 18 editions, but with a deep navy-blue label complimented by gold accents.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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McKinnon, who raps under the name NBATAE, even received a call from NBA YoungBoy himself, who complimented him on his rap name while giving him words of encouragement and support.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The goal of the study was to see whether or not participants could be coaxed into valuing a specific trait more purely based on experience alone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Yet senior test kitchen editor Jesse Szewczyk recently took one of those pallid lumps and coaxed utter brilliance from it.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At the end of August, the All The Queen’s Men actress congratulated her man on his new law office in a warm and lengthy post on Instagram.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nadler, the long-serving congressman, praised his former aide and state assemblyman Micah Lasher but stopped short of supporting him.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many internet users have praised Morrison and her team for saving Maple's life and those of her puppies too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement The most famous conjure woman in the 19th century, Marie Laveau (1801-1881), worshiped Mami Wata in her Voodoo practice, which blended Roman Catholicism, Yoruba traditions, and Haitian Vodou for healing, protection, comfort, and even revenge.—
Time,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet the music icon, still worshiped decades after his death, was intimidated by one artist.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Endeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeared. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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