as in reverence
a feeling or act of great respect, admiration, or devotion
Holy relics are often objects of veneration. They regarded the surrealist painters of the 20th century avant-garde movement with great veneration.
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Recent Examples of veneration
He is motivated by power, vengeance, greed, and veneration.
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
As religions developed and faiths were defined in Biblical texts and commentaries, teachings began to distinguish between veneration and idolatry.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This veneration of instinct has led many observers to describe Trump as a social Darwinist.
—Erik Baker, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Trump’s veneration for this Gilded Age Republican has only grown.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
As religions developed and faiths were defined in Biblical texts and commentaries, teachings began to distinguish between veneration and idolatry.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This veneration of instinct has led many observers to describe Trump as a social Darwinist.
—Erik Baker, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Trump’s veneration for this Gilded Age Republican has only grown.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneration
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At the memorial, at least in some corners, she was being received with reverence.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Chef Aitor Arregi carries on the legacy started by his parents, creating a dining experience that balances traditional grilling methods with modern elegance and a reverence for fresh, local product.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Soon, the teens’ adoration for each other is at risk of becoming a nightmare.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Candyman, the Candyman franchise (1992–1999; 2021) Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) finds out that adoration and horror don't mix when she is faced with the attachment of the sinister Candyman (Tony Todd) in the 1992 film classic.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is making a map of public light displays at homes, houses of worship, schools and businesses.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Charles isn't the only royal to frequent St Mary Magdalene for worship.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Veneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneration. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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