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as in loving
feeling or showing love
adoring grandparents who love to spoil their grandchildren
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as in affectionate
reflecting great admiration or devotion
the adoring attention of the girls' gymnastics team when our local Olympic hero spoke to them
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as in worshiping
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife
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as in worshipping
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 venerating
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 enjoying
to take pleasure in
I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?
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Recent Examples of adoring
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023
The series itself is such an adoring affirmation of the persistent privilege of celebrity, and in particular these women, that any attempts to enrich the narrative with strife or hardship fall flat.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2023
Kate Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Pushed by her manager mother Elizabeth (Rosemarie DeWitt) and pampered by her adoring assistant Joshua (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), Skye throws herself into rehearsals.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
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Leaf peeping season is in full swing, meaning fall's most adoring fans will be making their way to New England, high-altitude spots out west, and some of America's most beautiful national parks to experience the kaleidoscope of colors.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023
The series itself is such an adoring affirmation of the persistent privilege of celebrity, and in particular these women, that any attempts to enrich the narrative with strife or hardship fall flat.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2023
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Moman grew up adoring the country’s wilderness and culture until he was forced to flee during Idi Amin’s 1972 expulsion of Ugandan Asians.
—Kate Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Pushed by her manager mother Elizabeth (Rosemarie DeWitt) and pampered by her adoring assistant Joshua (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), Skye throws herself into rehearsals.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoring
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Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Born in 1952 and raised in Edgewood, Scheper grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, the middle of nine siblings.Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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Last but not least this week is Salem, an affectionate cat who lives with owner Rebecca Keep and her husband.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The ensemble, Croce noted, was the creation of ballet fanatics, and its jokes were accurate, affectionate, and hilarious.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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When David Foster created his philanthropic David Foster Foundation nearly 40 years ago, the venture to support the medical needs of Canadian families wasn’t the byproduct of a music mogul enjoying international fame and fortune.Steven Gaydos, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Johan thrives as a gay man in Copenhagen, enjoying endless bars, parties, and casual flings.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her chef and housekeeper, Bruna (Alba Rohrwacher), is timid and worshipful but able to take quietly decisive action when necessary.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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In a country given to worshipful talk of Founding Fathers, this is not a new subject on the political stage.Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2024
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Given her decades of experience in the kitchen and at the head of the table, the culinary icon knows a thing or two about being the most appreciative and thoughtful guest.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the podcast episode, Jase noted that the Robertson family is appreciative of the prayers and support being sent Phil's way.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Adoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoring. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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