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also worshiped
1
as in venerated
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
the ancient Greeks worshipped many different gods
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2
as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
the new father worships his baby daughter, and would do anything for her
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as in adored
to love or admire too much
thought that some of her fellow senior citizens worshipped the old days too much, observing that they weren't all good
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Recent Examples of worshipped
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The young couple and their daughter, Rose, worshipped in a stately Victorian Gothic church, where Almanzo’s parents were members and his sisters were married.
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Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
Few foods occupy a space as unique as instant noodles, simultaneously worshipped as a junk food treat and a reliable staple for millions of people around the world.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
For decades your homepage was the front door, and brands worshipped Google to be found.
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Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Those critics referenced the golden calf idol worshipped by the Israelites before Moses returned from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus.
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
This is a story of such epic scale, yet of such personal and internal conflict, of a man who saved millions of lives, becoming both worshiped as a God and reviled as the devil.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
The delicate, asthmatic Audrey worshiped her suave, playboy father.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
Madonna is ambushed, pursued and ultimately worshipped by a roving squad of camera-wielding femmes.
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Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
Quite literally worshipped by some extreme members of society.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The young couple and their daughter, Rose, worshipped in a stately Victorian Gothic church, where Almanzo’s parents were members and his sisters were married.
—
Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
Few foods occupy a space as unique as instant noodles, simultaneously worshipped as a junk food treat and a reliable staple for millions of people around the world.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
For decades your homepage was the front door, and brands worshipped Google to be found.
—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Those critics referenced the golden calf idol worshipped by the Israelites before Moses returned from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus.
—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
This is a story of such epic scale, yet of such personal and internal conflict, of a man who saved millions of lives, becoming both worshiped as a God and reviled as the devil.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
The delicate, asthmatic Audrey worshiped her suave, playboy father.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
Madonna is ambushed, pursued and ultimately worshipped by a roving squad of camera-wielding femmes.
—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worshipped
Adjective
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More than six decades on, Patrice Lumumba remains one of the most revered figures in Congolese history.
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In his more than 18 years as head of the Federal Reserve, Greenspan became one of the most revered public figures around the globe.
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The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.
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Olivier was venerated as a Shakespearean actor, playing many iconic protagonists in London including Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth and, controversially, Othello.
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It’s also loved for its rustic appearance, crisp crust, airy interior and potential nutritional benefits, including being easier to digest than many other types of bread.
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One example from the book that illustrates Perel’s tough-love approach was a couple who loved to cuddle, wearing comfortable clothes such as flannel nightgowns to unwind.
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Martha died Monday, leaving behind a family that adored her, a church that loved her, listeners who learned from her and hundreds, probably thousands, of friends who will never know anyone like her again.
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The critically adored sequel reunites all of your favorite characters, including sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks), spaceman Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and cowgirl Jessie (Joan Cusack).
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But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.
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The consecrated land is leased in perpetuity to the British Royal Navy, who participate in an annual ceremony to commemorate the lives lost.
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The first name that caught his eye was Nicklas Lidstrom, the great Detroit Red Wing, whom Werenski idolized as a boy growing up in Michigan.
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As a child Modrić idolized the Yugoslav (later Croatian) footballer Zvonimir Boban.
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“Worshipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worshipped. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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