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1
as in venerated
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
the ancient Greeks worshipped many different gods
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as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
the new father worships his baby daughter, and would do anything for her
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as in adored
to love or admire too much
thought that some of her fellow senior citizens worshipped the old days too much, observing that they weren't all good
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Recent Examples of worshipped
Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
This is a story of such epic scale, yet of such personal and internal conflict, of a man who saved millions of lives, becoming both worshiped as a God and reviled as the devil.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The delicate, asthmatic Audrey worshiped her suave, playboy father.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Men and women are not meant to be worshiped.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Madonna is ambushed, pursued and ultimately worshipped by a roving squad of camera-wielding femmes.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
As journalist Margot Adler has shown, some neo-pagans believe that ancient societies that worshipped mother deities were more peaceful than cultures with patriarchal religious traditions.
—Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and in 1977, the state built an obelisk on the church’s grounds to honor Benjamin Banneker, a naturalist and mathematician who reportedly worshipped at the church during the early 1800s.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
For nearly three decades, Muslims have worshiped at that 1,200-square-foot home on Bush Street without incident.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 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
This is a story of such epic scale, yet of such personal and internal conflict, of a man who saved millions of lives, becoming both worshiped as a God and reviled as the devil.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The delicate, asthmatic Audrey worshiped her suave, playboy father.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Men and women are not meant to be worshiped.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Madonna is ambushed, pursued and ultimately worshipped by a roving squad of camera-wielding femmes.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
As journalist Margot Adler has shown, some neo-pagans believe that ancient societies that worshipped mother deities were more peaceful than cultures with patriarchal religious traditions.
—Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and in 1977, the state built an obelisk on the church’s grounds to honor Benjamin Banneker, a naturalist and mathematician who reportedly worshipped at the church during the early 1800s.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
For nearly three decades, Muslims have worshiped at that 1,200-square-foot home on Bush Street without incident.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worshipped
Adjective
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Not even Lee, a revered member of Congress for 27 years who entered office with broad labor and business support, has been willing to take on the city’s biggest problem.—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Totó La Momposina, the revered vocalist and global ambassador for Colombian Caribbean folk traditions, has died at 85 in Mexico following a prolonged battle with neurocognitive health complications.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Our Lady of Guadalupe is represented pregnant and venerated by devotees seeking protection and peace.—
Marie-Claire Beaulieu,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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In that vein, there has recently been considerable attention paid to Hasan Piker, the controversial influencer whom progressives have venerated yet whose extremism and anti-American tirades worry moderates — and give Republicans ammunition.—
Douglas E. Schoen,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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He was truly loved by everyone and will be missed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Dustin Wakefield loved music, Jesus, and his family.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Before long, he is totally shunned from the scene that once adored him.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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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
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The group, which celebrates the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass, first broke with Rome in 1988, after its founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, consecrated four bishops without papal consent.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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In addition, Jos Valke, deacon of the church, said a letter reporting D’Artagnan’s death stated that he had been laid to rest in consecrated ground.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those traits historically idolized as feminine frailties (or diagnosed as feminine neuroses) are here reenvisioned as sources of extraordinary talent.—
Caroline Lillian Schopp,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
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Still, Fonseca idolized Kuerten so much that the teen once tried a one-handed backhand.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Worshipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worshipped. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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