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adjective

as in admired

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verb

past tense of adore
1
as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife

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2
as in worshipped
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
Verb
Dolly Parton was universally adored across generations, political lines, musical tastes. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Other moviegoers adored his campy but somehow restrained mania as the butler in Clue, or delighted in his nasty smarm as the concierge in Home Alone 2. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026 Among the Batman’s rogues whom the BTAS crew adored, Bane didn’t quite fit in, even beside relatively recent additions to the comics. — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 The core of this roster has been scrutinized and adored and despised for years. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 That was a two-man show—the perfect rivalry between two handsome, athletic stars adored by the tennis world. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 The critically and commercially adored animated series from creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green will return for season 2 in January, according to a new teaser that sees the comeback of Mizu (Maya Erskine) on her travels in London. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 Avon Old Farms School, Avon, Connecticut — The founder of Avon Old Farms adored beavers. — Eric Sondheimer, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Sending so much love and light to her family, friends, and everyone who adored her. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adored
  1. admired
  2. loved
  3. worshipped
  4. venerated
  5. enjoyed
  6. appreciated
  7. liked
  8. revered
Adjective
  • Solidarity among Venezuelans emerged as the most admired aspect of the response, cited by 90% of respondents.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • She was surrounded by people who loved her at her longtime home in Manhattan, her foundation said on social media.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Yearning to be loved in the Lakers’ Los Angeles, the Clippers were easy marks during that 2019 free agency.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of loved
Verb
  • Once worshipped by millions, Khan led the country from 2018 until his ouster in a parliamentary no-confidence vote in 2022.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The church elder had worshiped in the building for more than 30 years.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of worshipped
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  • Other venerated South Side joints included Pepper’s Lounge, the Dew Drop Inn, and Theresa’s Lounge, the latter of which was tucked away in the basement of an apartment building.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Not asked enough by those who venerated Graham is why in death the patriot’s name must be associated with what’s so inimical to American prosperity and freedom.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of venerated
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  • For hundreds of thousands of years, our species has enjoyed the warmth and protection of a good fire before bedtime.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • During their weeks-long hiatus, Navarro enjoyed vacationing with loved ones, while Goldberg shared clips of her attending art shows across Europe.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • The second was social recognition, the feeling that positive behavior is noticed, appreciated and encouraged by parents, teachers, coaches or neighbors.
    — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cashing out a highly appreciated home can trigger a Medicare surcharge known as IRMAA, meaning a large capital gain from a home sale can push up monthly Medicare premiums up hundreds of dollars.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • Carl never much liked recording sessions but did offer input.
    — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There may not be a player in the league who is this good, this young and this universally liked.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of liked
Verb
  • Deploy cunning and operate in darkness, like those shapeshifting, half-human, half-wolf creatures revered in German folklore.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a sport like golf, where grinders like Clark are revered, that sort of head-down, do-the-work attitude may be what ends up appealing to fans.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of revered

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“Adored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adored. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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