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 worshiped
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
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
His team-mates adored his energy and attitude and competitiveness.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Stamkos is adored in Tampa, and that’s never going to change.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Kayden adored and missed his mother, Ryan said.
—Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Blissfully funny, deeply emotional, and audiences adored her.
—Mark Kennedy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Missing from the gatherings would be Freddie Pack, 66, an electrician, and his wife, Terri Pack, 60, who taught Sunday school; Angie Craig, 64, who loved animals and gardening; Lois Craig Souther, 73, who adored hummingbirds; and her husband, James Willard Souther, 73, a mechanic.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
In Orange, Perez adored Cheech and Chong and was joking for his family by age 13.
—Julie Seabaugh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Napoleon House Known and adored for both their warm muffulettas and refreshing Pimm’s Cup, Napoleon House is always worth a pitstop.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Mike adored Jack, who is just 12.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
His team-mates adored his energy and attitude and competitiveness.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Stamkos is adored in Tampa, and that’s never going to change.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Kayden adored and missed his mother, Ryan said.
—Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Blissfully funny, deeply emotional, and audiences adored her.
—Mark Kennedy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Missing from the gatherings would be Freddie Pack, 66, an electrician, and his wife, Terri Pack, 60, who taught Sunday school; Angie Craig, 64, who loved animals and gardening; Lois Craig Souther, 73, who adored hummingbirds; and her husband, James Willard Souther, 73, a mechanic.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
In Orange, Perez adored Cheech and Chong and was joking for his family by age 13.
—Julie Seabaugh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Napoleon House Known and adored for both their warm muffulettas and refreshing Pimm’s Cup, Napoleon House is always worth a pitstop.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
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It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That Interstellar theme tune would become one of Zimmer’s most revered and intimate pieces that has since been hailed for its complex nature and its ability to convey time and space in music.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Collins rephrased a quote by James Connolly, a revered Irish labor leader whose picture overlooked the speakers’ area at the lunch.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The plastic sleeve also helps keep the beloved pieces of paper from being further damaged by greasy fingers and water droplets.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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But beyond seeing her beloved homeland in the spotlight, the chef hopes the White Lotus effect inspires travelers to experience the Land of Smiles firsthand.—
Regan Stephens,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Glover, the esteemed character actor who starred opposite Sean Connery as Bond villain Mr. Wint in Diamonds are Forever, has died.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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If the original Miller & Lux helped define Thrive City as a culinary destination, its Hawaiian sister-restaurant brings that same allure to this esteemed hotel property.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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