as in reverences
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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Griffey played in the MLB Japan All-Star Series in 1990 and 1992, earning MVP honors of the 1990 tournament, won by Japan.—
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Light, Mutschler, and Daniel McAvay made the All-Tournament team for the Hawks, while Brown earned MVP honors.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The model can also accommodate different personalities and interests.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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European leaders have also acted as guarantors of Ukrainian interests in the tortuous peace talks process.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Just because a drug has multiple uses doesn’t mean it should be denied access through insurance.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Namwali Serpell examines Toni Morrison’s uses of ambiguity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Venerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venerations. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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