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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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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
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Over the course of Egyptian history hundreds of gods and goddesses were worshipped.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Those making more bookish and insular styles of the genre, like the Magnetic Fields and Belle and Sebastian, weren’t being worshipped as critical darlings; in some cases their records hadn’t made it to America yet.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Clint, who worshipped his dad, was his sidekick on those travels in a Volkswagen van retrofitted to make room for a couple of horses.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
And the future wife of a dynamic champion for human rights also worshipped here while growing up in Detroit’s North End.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026
At Karmel Mall’s prayer hall, where hundreds worshiped daily, congregations were less than half their usual size, Sabri said.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
One moment they’re worshiped on social media; the next, they’re scorched.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Frail elderly women, swathed in headscarves and saris, worshipped while sitting on puddled pavement near corroded metal changing lockers plastered with ads for Glow & Lovely skin cream.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The congregation worshiped on Palm Sunday at the Elgin History Museum.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Over the course of Egyptian history hundreds of gods and goddesses were worshipped.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Those making more bookish and insular styles of the genre, like the Magnetic Fields and Belle and Sebastian, weren’t being worshipped as critical darlings; in some cases their records hadn’t made it to America yet.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Clint, who worshipped his dad, was his sidekick on those travels in a Volkswagen van retrofitted to make room for a couple of horses.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
And the future wife of a dynamic champion for human rights also worshipped here while growing up in Detroit’s North End.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026
At Karmel Mall’s prayer hall, where hundreds worshiped daily, congregations were less than half their usual size, Sabri said.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
One moment they’re worshiped on social media; the next, they’re scorched.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Frail elderly women, swathed in headscarves and saris, worshipped while sitting on puddled pavement near corroded metal changing lockers plastered with ads for Glow & Lovely skin cream.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worshipped
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Eric Nadel is in a group that includes Mel Allen, Bob Uecker, Harry Kalas, Jerry Coleman, Denny Matthews, Red Barber, Ernie Harwell, Jon Miller, Jack Brickhouse, Marty Brennaman, Harry Caray, Jack Buck, and maybe the most revered of them all, Vin Scully.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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In February, a large contingent of city residents made the short drive into Indianapolis to one of Indiana’s most revered basketball cathedrals, Hinkle Fieldhouse.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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They were venerated as their tribes’ leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of firearms also were recovered, including handguns with images of Santa Muerte (a Mexican folk saint venerated by drug dealers) and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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A little girl who loved green aliens, drinking pickle juice and picking buttercups in the field with her mom.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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No artist ever mocked the insanity of the Hollywood cartoon stystem with such devastating incisiveness, and yet loved its creative output so much.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2026
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Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Jos Valke, deacon of the church, said a letter reporting D’Artagnan’s death stated that he had been laid to rest in consecrated ground.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The ashes are consecrated with holy water and incense before being administered.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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While Willis, an Atlanta native who idolized Michael Vick growing up, attempts to downplay his mobility, the people around him, those who have coached him, view it as his superpower.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bonzagni, who grew up a Rangers fan and idolized outfielders David Murphy, Craig Gentry and Josh Hamilton, didn’t make Carroll’s varsity team in any of his first three high school seasons.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Worshipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worshipped. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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