hero-worshipped

verb

variants also hero-worshiped
past tense of hero-worship
1
as in adored
to love or admire too much people who hero-worship celebrities are setting themselves up for disappointment

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2
as in praised
to praise too much a golfing pro who is hero-worshipped by hordes of weekend duffers

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  1. adored
  2. praised
  3. worshipped
  4. commended
  5. idolized
  6. applauded
  7. congratulated
  8. stroked
Verb
  • Cornerback Chris Johnson, the 27th pick, was widely adored around the league, too.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This is The Fantasticks, known and adored across the globe, in a Broadway premiere that brings glorious new life to the beloved classic.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of adored
Verb
  • Pembroke Pines Police Chief Jose Vargas on Wednesday made the decision to shut down all license-plate cameras in the city, a decision urged by Mayor Angelo Castillo and praised by commissioners during their regular meeting Thursday night.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking outside the court Friday, defense attorney Kevin Reddington praised Clancy for enduring in such a difficult situation.
    — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • Austrian by birth, celebrated for his artistry with cocktails and worshipped by the most refined drinkers in Europe and America, the man is a legend in the world of luxury.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • With only Lucien, a freshly out twink with more heart than abs, still by his side, Jim must race to find a cure before the disease erases the community that once worshipped him.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of worshipped
Verb
  • The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.
    — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • Messi, who is idolized in Argentina, has never played professionally in his home country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Even before her death, though, some people idolized her in a saint-like way.
    — Sarah Dees, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of idolized
Verb
  • The playcalling duties have been assumed by offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, a move that Tepper applauded.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
  • During one rehearsal scene between them — a master-class, no other word for it — the Telluride crowd applauded in the middle of the movie.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • The leaders of right-wing populist parties in Spain and Portugal also congratulated AfD, German news agency dpa reported.
    — Kirsten Grieshaber, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Several of Crowder’s Tell Me Lies costars congratulated her in the comment section.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of congratulated
Verb
  • But Kim stroked a walk-off single into left field in the ninth inning off Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott to give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday night.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Afterwards, as Cheogyal puts it, the spiritual leader stroked his head with compassion.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stroked
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