as in to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
devotees coming to reverence their god
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Recent Examples of reverence
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
But Trump also reverenced the tough job Emmer has in keeping the GOP majority together, with which Emmer is all too familiar after the chaotic last two years.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
His reverence for patient, disciplined cooking can be traced back to his time cooking in Italy and with pasta whisperer Craig Richards.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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Verb
But Pi is precociously enlightened, his innocence not a problem to be rectified but a quality to be reverenced.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
But Trump also reverenced the tough job Emmer has in keeping the GOP majority together, with which Emmer is all too familiar after the chaotic last two years.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
Seftel says a sense of reverence guided the approach to the filmmaking.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
His reverence for patient, disciplined cooking can be traced back to his time cooking in Italy and with pasta whisperer Craig Richards.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverence
Verb
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One example of a prominent woman in these writings is Thecla, venerated for her persistence, courage and influence.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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Walsh venerates Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Judicial deference is essential, enabling boards to govern their associations without being sued any time a neighbor disagrees.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The giver might quietly start expecting gratitude, loyalty or deference in return, whether consciously or not.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Families who live, work, worship and raise their children here belong here.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adventurous cinephiles came to worship his enveloping dramas, and directors like Jim Jarmusch and Gus Van Sant were heavily influenced by his contemplative style and underappreciated deadpan comedic style.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two of his followers were the parents of Kim Il Sung, and Cheng tracks how a family’s faith and American proselytizing became the roots of Kimilsungism, the ideology elevating the rulers of North Korea to a nearly deified state of veneration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The removal of the skull, according to study authors, signifies an act of remembrance, social memory, and ancestral veneration.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Chicano Batman revere love, drugs, and land, Ya Tseen prioritizes atmosphere, but the varied voices of the collaborators on Stand on My Shoulders don’t always clarify the vision.—
Petala Ironcloud,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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But Flynn’s father, Raymond, served as mayor from 1983-1993 and his name is revered in many parts of the city.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite the hardships, the loving childhood environment propels young Melvin Kaminsky to break out into show business, change his name, and seek global adoration.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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That disconnect, between fan adoration and critical praise, poses a challenge that Scott does seem interested in conquering.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What’s troubling is the gradual and persistent normalization of eating disorder culture, which includes the glorification of one specific body type to the exclusion and detriment of others.—
Michelle Konstantinovsky,
Glamour,
22 Dec. 2025
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Critics said the jeans campaign amounted to a dog whistle for eugenics and a glorification of whiteness.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the Turkish big man is also representative of a more meaningful trend, which was on display again this week, even before the Nuggets visited Houston — a recent proliferation of Jokic idolatry throughout the sport.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Nov. 2025
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In the Bible, Egypt occupies a central place, mentioned repeatedly as a land of refuge – notably for Joseph – but also as a nation of idolatry and as the cradle of slavery.—
Charles Vanthournout,
The Conversation,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Reverence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverence. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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