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Noun
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The design by Walker Warner Architects evokes a dramatic statement in dialogue but also in reverence to the setting, something the private client sought to honor.—
Will Speros,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2025 -
Kilmer channeled Morrison, and the result was a raw, immersive portrayal that captured both the reverence and volatility of a complex, real-life persona.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The outpouring from fans this week shows the ongoing adoration around the late singer.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2025
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The touching display of affection between the dachshunds quickly captured the attention of Instagram users, who flooded the comments with adoration.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs are at the core of Trump’s veneration of McKinley.—
Aroop Mukharji,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Peter, though revered as an apostle worthy of veneration, is also portrayed in the Gospels as prone to mistakes, often foolish, and sometimes outright contradictory to God’s will.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, the justices also seemed sensitive to the level of deference owed to Congress and the White House since the case could have ramifications for national security and foreign affairs.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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But in deference to President Trump's anti-diversity, equity and inclusion directive, the space agency has removed language about the diverse composition of the crew from some webpages.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2025
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Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Within the last probably year or two, she's really taken a special liking to watching Jaylin play.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Idealization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealization. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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