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adjective

as in admired

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verb

past tense of adore
1
as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife

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2
as in worshipped
to love or admire too much adores her older sister so much that she cannot see her considerable faults

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as in venerated
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power the Roman soldier was beheaded for adoring the Christian god

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as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?

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Recent Examples of adored
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Having Nick and Charlie end their relationship—a relationship genuinely adored by the Heartstopper fandom— was not a decision Oseman made lightly. — Barry Levitt, Time, 17 July 2026 Anna’s attitude speaks to the jealousy that fuels the movie’s wider narrative – Jack is adored, largely inappropriately, by all the members of his family – while his father’s probing highlights a warped sense of entitlement. — CNN Money, 17 July 2026 The answer was Dead to Me, the critically adored Netflix series featuring Cardellini opposite Christina Applegate. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026 Jackson, his sisters said, adored math and video games like Fortnite and Roblox. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Situated in an elegant French neoclassical building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the hotel puts you just footsteps away from luxury shopping, restaurants adored by locals, and masterpieces by Gaudí and other Spanish architects. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Messi is adored and idolised as much as Ronaldo, but he is not fanaticized anywhere near as deeply as Ronaldo. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 July 2026 This French onion pasta side dish is loaded with deep, savory flavors that our recipe testers adored. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 What followed were 120 goals and three La Liga titles for the Pole, who leaves the Blaugrana as a modern day club legend adored by Culers. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
  1. admired
  2. loved
  3. worshipped
  4. venerated
  5. enjoyed
  6. appreciated
  7. liked
  8. revered
Adjective
  • A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • At his most threatening when brimming with confidence and direct in his attacking, Garnacho is the type of wide forward Emery has historically loved.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • But before the swirl of attention, there was a frantic search for a teen known in the community as an outgoing, charming athlete with infectiously positive energy who loved making people smile.
    — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of loved
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  • But for the peoples who worshipped there, that land was the church.
    — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • Quite literally worshipped by some extreme members of society.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of worshipped
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  • Not asked enough by those who venerated Graham is why in death the patriot’s name must be associated with what’s so inimical to American prosperity and freedom.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Butlers are kicked in the shins and told their children are ugly; a patriarch’s idiotic military decisions are venerated for their spirit; blood spilling out of a servant’s wound is more an issue for the rug.
    — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of venerated
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  • The extraordinary allegation offers a window into the waning days of an increasingly hostile primary race to replace Kelly, who has enjoyed broad popularity throughout her eight years in office.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The polar bears, who were born in Nuremberg, Germany, 16 years ago and have adapted to the European climate, were the ones who enjoyed it the most.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • Capital gains taxes apply to profits taken from appreciated investments, and the tax rate depends on how long the investor has owned the asset.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026
  • Also updated is the button layout, which is much appreciated (no more awkward reloading and vehicle boarding via the right front bumper, thank God), in addition to giving the Warthog traditional car controls, if that’s your preference.
    — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of appreciated
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  • As portal season approached this year, Iowa considered all options and liked the progress of its younger prospects.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • His critics liked to point out that the team’s weaknesses were partly his own doing, a consequence of his demands.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Definition of liked
Verb
  • This project, scientists hope, could even potentially revive a wild species revered by local Tibetans as a favorite of the land god.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Gansey has long been revered as a highly respected executive in the NBA.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of revered

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