hero-worshipping

verb

variants also hero-worshiping
present participle of hero-worship
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hero-worshipping
  1. adoring
  2. praising
  3. worshipping
  4. massaging
  5. stroking
  6. commending
  7. congratulating
  8. applauding
Verb
  • Soft shag The life of a rock-and-roll star is hard—long shows, late nights, adoring fans.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • During his rally in Milford, northwest of Detroit, the crowd was adoring.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of adoring
Verb
  • This oversized sweater vest that comes in sizes S–XXL and 24 colors has earned more than 600 five-star ratings, with multiple reviewers praising its softness and flattering V-neckline.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This is more than a little unfair since the critics were praising a lot of genuinely groundbreaking music of the time, and Elton’s newest LP, Rock of the Westies, was underwhelming, especially considering everything that came before it.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of praising
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  • Sakela is typically expressed through dance, music, group rituals and by worshipping nature.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That was more than 25 years ago now, but the town retains the same residential, wave-worshipping vibes.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of worshipping
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  • And, like Markiplier, Rice then embarks on years of hard work before the film’s release, massaging audience-specific outlets and influencers.
    — Justine Bateman, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For best results, the brand recommends massaging a dollop into the scalp for two full minutes before rinsing it out.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of massaging
Verb
  • There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.
    — Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
  • Alongside Cruise feeding and stroking his dying cat while walking around his mansion with his gut hanging out, there are shots of planes readying for battle and collapsing polar ice caps.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of stroking
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  • Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue posted on Facebook commending the work of volunteers who banded together to care for the dogs.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of commending
Verb
  • But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The rest of the league is playing poker, while Dunleavy is sitting in the corner playing Solitaire and congratulating himself on not losing any cards.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of congratulating
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  • Leaders of several similar operations including Masonicare in Wallingford, Duncaster in Bloomfield and Elim Park in Hamden joined Fairview officials in applauding its growth.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor Swift's fans were quick to react to the change on social media, applauding whatever maneuvers Swift engaged in to curtail the use of her work.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauding
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