as in praise
strong feelings of love or admiration
They looked at the baby with adoration. The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.
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Recent Examples of adoration
The outpouring from fans this week shows the ongoing adoration around the late singer.
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
The touching display of affection between the dachshunds quickly captured the attention of Instagram users, who flooded the comments with adoration.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This is far from the first time Ina has shared her adoration for this saucy and cozy comfort food recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
The touching display of affection between the dachshunds quickly captured the attention of Instagram users, who flooded the comments with adoration.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This is far from the first time Ina has shared her adoration for this saucy and cozy comfort food recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoration
Noun
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Kaye adds to the chorus of praise.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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McConaughey shared similar praise for Hudson in an April interview with People.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In some ways, this is a good metaphor for the experience of Ramsey, of whom their co-star speaks with particular admiration.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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The product sold out within hours—prompting admiration, side-eyes, and curiosity in equal measure.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In reverence for this history, Advance Denim has become one of the leading global manufacturers of selvedge denim.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Apr. 2025
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Written by Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, and Logan Miller, the script radiates hushed reverence for the mere idea of a Black woman president; couldn’t G20 be just a little less self-serious?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet the score itself is treated with perfect respect.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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In these respects, an ESOP operates as a tax-free trust.—
Gerry Spitzer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoration. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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