hero-worshipping

variants also hero-worshiping
present participle of hero-worship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hero-worshipping
Verb
  • One game, especially one so dominated by the defense, certainly isn’t enough to decide whether this is even an issue, but noted QB whisperer O’Connell has to be stroking his chin.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
  • But Ethan’s out there getting loose and stroking it.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Still worshipping and leading others in worship – just on my own.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But Hunter, who grew up idolizing Travis Konecny, Lawson Crouse and Bo Horvat, had other plans.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Tarasov, 11 years Bobrovsky’s junior, grew up idolizing the Panthers’ starter and now two-time Stanley Cup champion.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The Republican president also used the opportunity to settle political scores and thank his supporters, criticizing Democratic predecessors and praising a top donor, Miriam Adelson, in the audience.
    Darlene Superville, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
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