as in reverence
a feeling or act of great respect, admiration, or devotion
Holy relics are often objects of veneration. They regarded the surrealist painters of the 20th century avant-garde movement with great veneration.
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Recent Examples of veneration
Thanks in no small part to Rolling Stone, the absolute veneration of the rock star was made into an acceptable attitude for young males, and with this veneration came various cults of personality (rock star as Dionysian overlord, Blakean visionary, Byronic aristo).
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Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
Vestiges of the first Christian complex, circa 400 A.D., include a church that was likely dedicated to the veneration of relics.
—Tracey Teo, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
Of course, this site of veneration seems strange nowadays, given the allegations of abuse that have surrounded Jackson for some time.
—Kito Nedo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
But today’s display of veneration on the podium was hardly the first time Biles has acknowledged Andrade’s talent and accomplishments.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Aug. 2024
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Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
Vestiges of the first Christian complex, circa 400 A.D., include a church that was likely dedicated to the veneration of relics.
—Tracey Teo, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
Of course, this site of veneration seems strange nowadays, given the allegations of abuse that have surrounded Jackson for some time.
—Kito Nedo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
But today’s display of veneration on the podium was hardly the first time Biles has acknowledged Andrade’s talent and accomplishments.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneration
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But less interesting doesn’t mean less impactful, as Foxx imbues with solemn reverence the emotional turmoil of re-learning to stand, walk, and clean himself.Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many took pictures and selfies in front of the altar, the baptistery and vibrant rose windows, their joy mingling with reverence.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a game changer in my household where, tragically, my partner doesn’t share my adoration of Champagne and other fizz.Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her family, including two brothers, were connected through their adoration for movies and music.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Sunday Masses underscore Notre Dame's dual role as a place of worship and a symbol of communal resilience.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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For the first time since a blaze engulfed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Veneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneration. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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