HERO-WORSHIPPING Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

hero-worshipping

verb

variants also hero-worshiping

present participle of hero-worship

as in adoring

to love or admire too much people who hero-worship celebrities are setting themselves up for disappointment

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as in praising

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

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The camera is always finding ways around the artist, sometimes examining him with the forensic disinterest of a doctor, the next close up and in his face like an adoring fan.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
During the session, moderated by Grace Barber-Plentie, BFI London Film Festival programmer, the star repeatedly drew applause and laughter from an adoring crowd that left the room buzzing about Ackie’s passion and natural charisma.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of adoring

Verb

Jovovich wrapped up the sweet caption by praising her daughter’s strength, loyalty, and perseverance.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
The two appear to have a good relationship following their divorce, especially since the Good Will Hunting star has been praising his ex in several interviews as of late.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of praising

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Its magical forest is filled with talking animals, tree-worshipping mystics, scheming functionaries, and the Dowager Governess (Carey Mulligan), an enchantress who commands an army of uniformed coyotes.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
In Jennifer’s Body, Needy (Seyfried) is BFFs with the titular mean girl played by Fox, whose body becomes possessed by a succubus with a taste for teen boys after a botched sacrifice by a devil-worshipping boy band (led by Adam Brody).

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of worshipping

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The brand recommends using it morning and night by massaging it in upward strokes over the face and neck to maximize the benefits.

— Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026
Luzon layered her signature 24-karat gold mask over a professional-use DNA mask, massaging the treatment to enhance absorption.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of massaging

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Guests have reported footsteps in the attic, the feeling of someone stroking their face, a shower rode repeatedly flying off the wall and loud noises from outside the front door when no one is there.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.

— Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026

Definition of stroking

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San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, after losing to the Senators on Saturday, called them the best team his team has faced all season, commending them for being fast, competitive and connected.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of commending

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The Republican National Committee joined Golden in congratulating LePage on the election results.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
In the meantime, please join me in congratulating this new leadership team…I’m incredibly excited to get going.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of congratulating

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Those of us who stayed until the end leapt to our feet, applauding and cheering for the actors, call after call.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Macklemore's defiant remarks drew mixed reactions online, with some social media users applauding his outspoken activism while others questioned his motives and accused him of being out of touch.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of applauding

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