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as in adoration
excessive admiration of or devotion to a person
the pathetic adulation of the leader of the cult by her misguided followers
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as in praise
excessive praise
more objective critics have observed that the artist never deserved the adulation heaped upon her mediocre paintings
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Recent Examples of adulation
All the adulation that comes to a successful CEO can create that illusion but Walt’s nephew Roy disagreed and in the end, so did shareholders.
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Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, covering your imitators is a whole other level of adulation.
—Leena Tailor, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2024
Popular on Variety The adulation was too much for Phoenix, who left the theater after nine minutes of clapping.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
Even at his most erratic and irrational, Modigliani has the film’s sympathies at every turn, not to mention its fascinated adulation: Its few scenes of him at work are shot with a hushed, glowing reverence.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
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Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, covering your imitators is a whole other level of adulation.
—Leena Tailor, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2024
Popular on Variety The adulation was too much for Phoenix, who left the theater after nine minutes of clapping.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
Even at his most erratic and irrational, Modigliani has the film’s sympathies at every turn, not to mention its fascinated adulation: Its few scenes of him at work are shot with a hushed, glowing reverence.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
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The prevailing response to the Australian act’s third album has thus far been a general adoration for and excitement about the way its dozen tracks capture the bright sound and breezy spirit of the ’90s rave world.Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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If the first film expressed a fervent but surface-level appreciation for the outcast-character dramas of Martin Scorsese, this second one betrays not even a superficial adoration of the Hollywood musicals of old.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Abrupt Cincinnati superintendent pick prompts criticism, praise.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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The audience rose to their feet after their performance and the duo received great praise from judges.Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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This could be a place of worship, a local botanical garden, a quiet hiking trail—or even a cozy spot at home with candles and comfortable seating.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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With time, voters have become more skeptical of what famous people say about politics and celebrity worship has given way to critiques.Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Her first publication was a chapbook of poems, 1983’s The Women Who Hate Me. 1988’s Trash, a book of essays, brought her critical acclaim.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Under his leadership, FX has reached all time highs in ratings, awards and acclaim.William Earl, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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If there’s a chance Trump is going to be the next president, some flattery might avert a lot of damage.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2024
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The film Saturday Night, directed by Jason Reitman, received just-okay reviews, with many critics irked by its exorbitant flattery of both Michaels and SNL.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Embracing the method dressing approach, Hilton Rothschild wore a bespoke skirt suit by Rebecca Vallance in trending butter yellow to the horse racing event.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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To reduce saturated fat, avoid full-fat dairy and butter when cooking your oatmeal.Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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