as in to adore
to love or admire too much
doted on her only grandchild
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Accessorize Your Existing Furniture Designer Amanda Jacobs adores the appeal of skirted furniture, viewing it as a finishing touch in any space.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025 -
There are the usual ones left by adoring fans, celebrating her outfit choice (a metallic Annie’s Ibiza gown), hairstyle, and general existence.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Most spent the weekend roaming from club to club on Sinners’ Row, returning to their respective districts to worship at temple early Sunday morning.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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That would get in the way of worshipping a goddess.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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His mother, Helen, was a librarian, and his father, John, sold insurance and liked to sing opera around the house.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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Of course, leather isn’t the only option out there for those who like the simplicity of a tote bag.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Dote (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dote%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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