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
Rise at 6:15, an hour of eucharistic adoration, morning prayers, Mass, evening prayers, night prayers.
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Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
The stakes are also higher in the third act because of a life-risking incident and Nani’s career aspirations, while the new movie downplays Stitch’s adoration for Elvis Presley, though his songs are present.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Set three years after the events of Season 4, Joe and his wife Kate (Charlotte Richie) are living in New York, where Kate’s role as a powerful CEO has brought them a lot of public attention and adoration.
—Photo: Courtesy Of Netflix., Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
In the comment section, many celebrities shared their love and adoration for baby Jack, including rapper Sexxy Red, actress Justine Skye and Lori Harvey.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
The stakes are also higher in the third act because of a life-risking incident and Nani’s career aspirations, while the new movie downplays Stitch’s adoration for Elvis Presley, though his songs are present.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Set three years after the events of Season 4, Joe and his wife Kate (Charlotte Richie) are living in New York, where Kate’s role as a powerful CEO has brought them a lot of public attention and adoration.
—Photo: Courtesy Of Netflix., Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
In the comment section, many celebrities shared their love and adoration for baby Jack, including rapper Sexxy Red, actress Justine Skye and Lori Harvey.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoration
Noun
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While the signing was met with both praise and criticism, Skip Bayless made his feelings about the Steelers decision clear.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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The tech titan regularly sang the president's praises on social media and even brought his 4-year-old son to the Oval Office.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Malkin and previous coach Mike Sullivan certainly had their share of disagreements over the years, though both had admiration and respect for one another.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Pink Pink roses depict admiration and appreciation, offering an alternative to red roses for a romantic partner.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
Noun
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There is a strong connection to the land here, and a reverence for the people and work that has come before.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This is about a rare kind of loneliness: being drowned in reverence as the world moves on without you.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Think of them almost like an instruction manual that can guide others on how to care for you, how to engage with you and what respect looks like to you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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With respect to the recent data sharing between CMS and DHS, HHS acted entirely within its legal authority—and in full compliance with all applicable laws—to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoration. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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