as in reverent
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as in worshipping
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
a proper setting in which to venerate God
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Recent Examples of venerating
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
And, online, there has been a never-ending stream of posts venerating Kirk as a martyr who died defending white Christian values.
—Ryan Broderick, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
And, online, there has been a never-ending stream of posts venerating Kirk as a martyr who died defending white Christian values.
—Ryan Broderick, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venerating
Adjective
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Breakfast included, indoor fireplace, backyard, desert views Found on Navajo land in Arizona, Shash Dine’ draws visitors thanks to its stargazing opportunities, as well as its reverent efforts to keep indigenous culture and tradition alive.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dungo’s graphic novel blends this youthful love story with the history of surfing, something Kristen deeply respects, worshipping at the altar of history’s famous surfers in an almost existential fashion.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Bowing down and worshiping an idol is sinful.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The service The service is friendly and warm without being overly reverential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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And though he’s widely admired, Olise should probably be spoken about in more reverential terms.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His whole combo — coddling yet revering — makes clear how this hopeless estate chugged along for so long.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chu sits at the center of Hollywood, and grew up in Silicon Valley revering engineers.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
14 Nov. 2025
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Written with the intimacy of a conversation among loved ones, Someday, Now invites readers to sit with loss while still reverencing the beauty of life, parenting, and letting our children flourish.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a telling sample of his quotes collected for his obituary in The New York Times, Reed could be both worshipful and scathing.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Carpenter was similarly worshipful of the star, especially when the subject of height came up.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Venerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venerating. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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