adoration
noun
ad·o·ra·tion
ˌa-də-ˈrā-shən 
Examples of adoration in a Sentence
They looked at the baby in adoration.
The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.
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Social Media Reacts to Richard's Charm The TikTok video sparked a wave of adoration for Richard and the driver's unique approach to customer satisfaction.
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Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
That adoration was not diluted during the four successive Premier League matches Tonali started this September and October, despite Newcastle’s failure to win any of them and the subsequent questions about whether the balance of the XI was negatively affected by his inclusion.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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
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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Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
That adoration was not diluted during the four successive Premier League matches Tonali started this September and October, despite Newcastle’s failure to win any of them and the subsequent questions about whether the balance of the XI was negatively affected by his inclusion.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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
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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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adoration. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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