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 multimedia exposure drew the adoration of the era’s teenyboppers, who raced to spend their allowance money on T-shirts, lunch boxes and magazines featuring the face of Bubblegum Bobby, as he was known.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
All this drive and adoration towards the world of fashion stemmed from her family’s influences.
—Essence, 18 June 2025
The Thunder are the state’s only top-tier men’s professional sports franchise, yet they’re treated with the same love and adoration as the Sooners.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
The adoration was showered on the cast in nearly equal measure, with particularly boisterous cheers for Reinsve and Skarsgård.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
All this drive and adoration towards the world of fashion stemmed from her family’s influences.
—Essence, 18 June 2025
The Thunder are the state’s only top-tier men’s professional sports franchise, yet they’re treated with the same love and adoration as the Sooners.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
The adoration was showered on the cast in nearly equal measure, with particularly boisterous cheers for Reinsve and Skarsgård.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoration
Noun
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Bryan, who selected the $100,000 winning envelope, chose to split the prize with Amaya — a decision that earned some praise but also a few critics.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Looking back on Jones' stint as a guest star, Smith had high praise for the musician.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Just over a month ago, Trump and Elon Musk were exchanging mutual admiration.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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On July 22, the sun will enter vivacious Leo, turning up the drama and cinematic flair, where the desire for attention and admiration skyrockets.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Longevity has allowed Kershaw to accumulate several historical achievements and franchise records whereas an aura of reverence still surrounds Koufax nearly six decades after throwing his final pitch in Game Two of the 1966 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Indeed, while vaccine hesitancy has grown, so has vaccine reverence.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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From the classroom hamster to cats and dogs, this short tune demonstrates the importance of treating animals with love and respect.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Salazar explains that his people’s relationship with the land, animals and plants is itself a form of religion, one grounded in ceremony, reciprocity and deep respect.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoration. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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