as in praise
strong feelings of love or admiration
They looked at the baby with adoration. The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.
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Recent Examples of adoration
Jenn Tran is shedding more light on her Dancing with the Stars partnership and adoration for Sasha Farber.
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Fux highlights the construction of the diva persona and the dynamic between admiration and adoration.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Others are meant to convey other forms of adoration.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Bach's 'Christmas Oratorio' Music director Ken-David Masur leads the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in the first three of this oratorio's six cantatas, which commemorate the birth of Jesus, the annunciation to shepherds and the adoration of the shepherds.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Fux highlights the construction of the diva persona and the dynamic between admiration and adoration.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Others are meant to convey other forms of adoration.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Bach's 'Christmas Oratorio' Music director Ken-David Masur leads the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in the first three of this oratorio's six cantatas, which commemorate the birth of Jesus, the annunciation to shepherds and the adoration of the shepherds.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoration
Noun
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Experiment with different feedback styles, like balancing praise with constructive input.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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El Camino Real goalkeeper Anthony Salmeron received special praise from coach Ian Kogan.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But what makes our own effort worthy of admiration is not the perfection of the first try, but the effort of pushing into uncomfortable territory, and by trying over and over again, despite the stumble and failure!—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her passion for the craft, relentless work ethic and unflappable demeanor have enabled her to win the trust, respect and admiration of our talent and network partners.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That’s going to be sobering for the Raiders, who have so much reverence for their history.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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With what must be the highest body count of any kitchen tool after knives, mandoline slicers are tools that demand caution, reverence, and respect.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Giveaway Entities reserve the right to conduct a background check, including a check of criminal records, with respect to any Entrant eligible for a prize, and by participating in this Giveaway, each participating Entrant consents to such background check.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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This fosters collaboration and respect for the CEO’s broader vantage point.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoration. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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