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also hero-worshiping
1
as in worshiping
to love or admire too much
people who hero-worship celebrities are setting themselves up for disappointment
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2
as in stroking
to praise too much
a golfing pro who is hero-worshipped by hordes of weekend duffers
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Verb
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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
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Still worshipping and leading others in worship – just on my own.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
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Other pastors are cautioning against politicizing his death and warning against idolizing him over the gospel.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Naroditsky grew up idolizing Kramnik, who is 50 and who had his heyday in the early 2000s, Rozman said in the video.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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Screen Australia serves as the interface between the industry and government, with Weiss praising the agency’s clear governance structure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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More than 3,000 Amazon reviewers give this modern hoover their stamp of approval, praising its long-lasting battery and powerful performance.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Hero-worshipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hero-worshipping. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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