as in admired
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as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
His work was adored, but he was also adored as a person.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
And everyone adored the lead actor, Bill Paxton, who liked to toss a football with Wakita kids between shoots.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
There are few sights as unanimously adored as a sunset.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Mamdani also opened up on his love of Arsenal, which then led Infantino to make a FaceTime call to FIFA employee Wenger, whose Arsenal teams the mayor adored as a child.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Investing in a luggage set is one of the best ways to cover your bases and prepare for whatever your upcoming travels require, but this duo from Rockland is especially worth the $45 price tag since it’s adored by travel experts.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This woodland wildflower is adored for its unique blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Khedarrion loved helping his family and adored his principal.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Verb
You’re allowed to enjoy being wanted and adored.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
His work was adored, but he was also adored as a person.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
And everyone adored the lead actor, Bill Paxton, who liked to toss a football with Wakita kids between shoots.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
There are few sights as unanimously adored as a sunset.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Mamdani also opened up on his love of Arsenal, which then led Infantino to make a FaceTime call to FIFA employee Wenger, whose Arsenal teams the mayor adored as a child.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Investing in a luggage set is one of the best ways to cover your bases and prepare for whatever your upcoming travels require, but this duo from Rockland is especially worth the $45 price tag since it’s adored by travel experts.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This woodland wildflower is adored for its unique blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Khedarrion loved helping his family and adored his principal.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
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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
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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
Verb
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Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Libertyville coach Matt Thompson loved Buenik’s command, which was often missing this season.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Verb
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For decades your homepage was the front door, and brands worshipped Google to be found.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Those critics referenced the golden calf idol worshipped by the Israelites before Moses returned from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Olivier was venerated as a Shakespearean actor, playing many iconic protagonists in London including Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth and, controversially, Othello.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Football is an activity to be enjoyed together in Ghana, rather than merely something to watch on television.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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On Monday, the airport hosted a celebration for its employees ahead of the region's big events this summer, with fun that both workers and travelers enjoyed.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Chapman expressed gratefulness that skateboarding is now thriving and more widely appreciated.—
Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
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In my experience, even a lean staff can deliver excellent customer service when communication is clear, systems are organized and employees feel appreciated rather than overwhelmed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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And people question whether West and Ciara were at that level, and Ciara really liked West.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Kupec enjoyed golfing and was an avid New York sports fan who liked the Yankees, Rangers and Giants as well as the Bridgeport Bluefish, according to the obituary.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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The critters moved into the creek in 2006 and despite plans by some concerned officials to evict them, some remain there today, adored and revered by Martinez residents and many others.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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This land has long been revered as the home of Pele, the goddess of creation and destruction.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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