as in worships
excessive admiration of or devotion to a person
once the object of uncritical hero worship, the aging quarterback now faces the derision of his team's fickle fans
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as in adores
to love or admire too much
people who hero-worship celebrities are setting themselves up for disappointment
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as in praises
to praise too much
a golfing pro who is hero-worshipped by hordes of weekend duffers
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hero worships
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Best Ticking Stripe Harrison has, adores, and lives in the Petite Plume French ticking sheets.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026 -
North Side resident and dog owner, Eric White, absolutely adores his dog, Shoe-Shoe.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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This leave-in delivers serious hydration while helping repair past damage, says celebrity hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman, who praises its layer-friendly formula that works well with other products like gels and oils.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 Dec. 2025
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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On the communication system that reaches everyone, Krispel congratulates cast and crew on a good show, reminds them that curtain is at 7 tomorrow, asks them to drive safely.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
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At the tip meeting, Sandy congratulates the interior team and, in so many gentle words, tells the deck team to do better.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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The town applauds their arrival every April with the Migratory Bird Celebration, three days of bird banding, tours, and lectures.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Research shows the risk of stroke also rises this time of year, and strokes present differently than heart attacks.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
17 Dec. 2025
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In the video, the cat eventually curls up in a ball and continues purring as Li strokes her head.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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My favorite is the Glasting Color Gloss, which has a reflective shine, a weightless feel, and long-lasting color that flatters everyone and makes everyone an evangelist for the line.—
Charlotte Cho,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2026
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The structural silhouette of the Bridge Boot has a subtle triangular line of design that flatters the leg.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Hero worships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hero%20worships. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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