1
as in loves
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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2
as in worships
to love or admire too much
adores her older sister so much that she cannot see her considerable faults
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3
as in venerates
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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4
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?
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Recent Examples of adores
Jumba is a loving, friendly, and ridiculous goofball who adores cuddles, cheese, and being his most dramatic self.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Chewy adores people and has never met a stranger, especially when pets and snuggles are involved.
—Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
For instance, a page showcasing a pile of puppies is perfect for your friend who adores dogs.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
But after spending the day playing in the snow with her family, Tiffany decided that taking the children south to see the aunt who adores them would make for a great holiday memory.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Or grab in-demand gifts for loved ones, like a set of Apple AirPods Pro, a Lego flower bouquet, and a pair of plush slippers that even Oprah adores.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
This week, your sign ruler Venus struggles to access insight but adores intuition.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 11 Oct. 2024
Cancer Jupiter, the planet of expansion, absolutely adores being in the Water sign Cancer.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
And, Ellie Rose Sawyer makes her TV acting debut as Meg, who, playful and wise beyond her years, adores her Uncle Jack.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Chewy adores people and has never met a stranger, especially when pets and snuggles are involved.
—Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
For instance, a page showcasing a pile of puppies is perfect for your friend who adores dogs.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
But after spending the day playing in the snow with her family, Tiffany decided that taking the children south to see the aunt who adores them would make for a great holiday memory.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Or grab in-demand gifts for loved ones, like a set of Apple AirPods Pro, a Lego flower bouquet, and a pair of plush slippers that even Oprah adores.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
This week, your sign ruler Venus struggles to access insight but adores intuition.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 11 Oct. 2024
Cancer Jupiter, the planet of expansion, absolutely adores being in the Water sign Cancer.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
And, Ellie Rose Sawyer makes her TV acting debut as Meg, who, playful and wise beyond her years, adores her Uncle Jack.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Adores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adores. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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