adoration
noun
ad·o·ra·tion
ˌa-də-ˈrā-shən 
Examples of adoration in a Sentence
They looked at the baby in adoration.
The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.
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Each has done so to growing public interest and all that comes with it: adoration, criticism and faces on Panini stickers.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Jeremy begins to question whether sacrificing his authenticity is worth the newfound adoration, but not before the SQUIP has fully taken over and begun to cause chaos among his peers.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 July 2025
In a testament to the widespread adoration Ozzy Osbourne earned over the course of his singular life, a tribute to the late metal legend has come in from officials at the Alamo.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
The incident causes much stress for Josh, as his adoration for Winfrey is a running joke throughout the series.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 July 2025
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Jeremy begins to question whether sacrificing his authenticity is worth the newfound adoration, but not before the SQUIP has fully taken over and begun to cause chaos among his peers.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 July 2025
In a testament to the widespread adoration Ozzy Osbourne earned over the course of his singular life, a tribute to the late metal legend has come in from officials at the Alamo.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
The incident causes much stress for Josh, as his adoration for Winfrey is a running joke throughout the series.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for adoration
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adoration. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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