venerating 1 of 2

present participle of venerate

venerating

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for venerating
Verb
  • Still worshipping and leading others in worship – just on my own.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • That Maestro screening featured the vociferous participation of Leonard Bernstein’s surviving family members, as well as Cooper himself watching silently from the audience (the strike prevented him from doing more), a perfect companion to Cooper’s alternately reverent and over-the-top biopic.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The atmosphere is reverent and energized, with attendees standing in collective praise hours before the formal program begins.
    Amanda Castro Mandy Taheri Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Maggie shows reverential awe for Alma, who carries the same regard for her student whilst having a nepotistic bond with Hank.
    Essence, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
  • This is a different era, one less reverential of spiritual authority.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Venerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venerating. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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