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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Desmond & Dempsey long-sleeve cotton pajamas $245 NORDSTROM Desmond & Dempsey is adored for its whimsical prints, and this navy paisley set hits the nail on the head.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
Ken was loved and adored by so so many and will be missed so much.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
And because of our perceptions, some athletes end up adored.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
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With nearly 20,000 five-star ratings on the Lululemon site, this versatile accessory is adored by countless travelers.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Desmond & Dempsey long-sleeve cotton pajamas $245 NORDSTROM Desmond & Dempsey is adored for its whimsical prints, and this navy paisley set hits the nail on the head.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
Ken was loved and adored by so so many and will be missed so much.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
And because of our perceptions, some athletes end up adored.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
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Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023, Lundqvist enjoyed an elite 15-year NHL career with the New York Rangers.Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Keith Urban has enjoyed decades as one of the most successful musicians in the country industry, especially in America.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And now at the helm of this latest version of Wilson’s revered work are the Washington brothers and their sister Katia, who is an executive producer; their mother and Denzel’s wife, Pauletta Washington, appears in the film with their sister Olivia Washington.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The revered research center even conducted a survey that consisted of 8,660 Black adults who were 18 years old or above.Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are a few fictional characters who are as beloved and real to me as friends.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Counted among the most beloved operas of all time, both are returning to Bay Area stages in the next few days.Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The esteemed inventor, Mr. Edison visits Norman Henry (Patinkin) to pitch his latest technological device.Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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This Victorian building was once home to esteemed figures like City Councilmember Harry L. Haynes and Austin's first Black pharmacist, Thomas Delashwah.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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