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also hero-worshiping
1
as in adoring
to love or admire too much
people who hero-worship celebrities are setting themselves up for disappointment
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2
as in praising
to praise too much
a golfing pro who is hero-worshipped by hordes of weekend duffers
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Chuck Norris, the martial artist and action movie icon whose toughness became an increasingly exaggerated legend among his adoring fans, has died.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026 -
All the adoring Yanks were ready to appoint her queen on the spot, but queen of what?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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With more than 7,900 five-star ratings praising its high quality and elegant look, the quilt adds a nice decorative touch to rooms.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden joined thousands in praising Jackson as an ambassador of hope, and a champion for the poor and the dispossessed.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Our Jewish neighbors should never have to fear worshiping in peace.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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After a childhood spent worshipping the Ramones and the Replacements, Billie Joe Armstrong co-founded Green Day with bassist Mike Dirnt in 1987.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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The easy-to-use roller design features a cooling metal applicator that gently glides across the neck's contours, massaging the lightweight formula into skin without pulling or tugging skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Front-row seats offer 30-way adjustability and massaging capabilities.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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She was later reunited with her dog, stroking him in stunned silence before being taken to the hospital.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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At one point Eliot entered the TV room and found Abby with her head on Claire’s lap, Claire stroking her hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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Braun also issued a proclamation commending TPUSA's dedication to free speech and calling all schools to facilitate chapters.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
12 Mar. 2026
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The family of Virginia Giuffre issued a statement commending authorities for arresting the former prince.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Feb. 2026
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Along with Thursday's rally, the Bay Area is also celebrating Liu's Olympic success with a billboard congratulating her, according to San Francisco ABC station KGO-TV.—
Katie Kindelan,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Sun brought with her a reply letter from Xi Jinping congratulating the Greek scholars on the center’s opening.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans rose as one, applauding and cheering the confirmation of their spot in this most American spectacle.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additional clips and photos show the actress enjoying the wedding from the back row and applauding as the couple gets hitched.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Hero-worshipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hero-worshipping. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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