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
As religions developed and faiths were defined in Biblical texts and commentaries, teachings began to distinguish between veneration and idolatry.
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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
For all its veneration of filmmakers and stars, the festival has a way of making their presence passé.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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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
For all its veneration of filmmakers and stars, the festival has a way of making their presence passé.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneration
Noun
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The city works to balance fun with reverence, and discourages people from coming to the city to enter the cemeteries at night hoping for a ghostly experience.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The man nods in reverence from inside a building to salute the monster, but Godzilla doesn't reciprocate his kindness.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 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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In his pastoral work, his friends said, Williams strove for innovation and fostering deep connections with his congregation, having worship in different homes in the community some weeks and prioritizing helping others.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pastor Thomas points out that many clergy do often talk about their vigil experience with their own churches and houses of worship.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Veneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneration. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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