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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
Sending so much love and light to her family, friends, and everyone who adored her. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Elephants are widely adored by many people today — but a recent study suggests early humans were butchering them for survival nearly 2 million years ago. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Lillard’s Portland homecoming After having spent the first 11 years of his career adored in Portland, guard Damian Lillard left the city in a cantankerous exit in 2023 for Milwaukee to give Antetokounmpo what was supposed to be a championship boost. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 Fleming’s beloved take on story, starring Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, has been widely viewed and adored for generations. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026 Under her watch, our shows have thrived as some of the longest-running and most adored in Germany. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 On the 1994 comeback album Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins, Sparks imagined Liberace, who died in 1987, making his own comeback in the afterlife, adored again as a phantom haunting the Earth. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 31 July 2026 Arvesa Retinol Day and Night Cream The cream is adored by customers, with more than 4,400 five-star ratings. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 27 July 2026 Anna’s attitude speaks to the jealousy that fuels the movie’s wider narrative – Jack is adored, largely inappropriately, by all the members of his family – while his father’s probing highlights a warped sense of entitlement. — CNN Money, 17 July 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
  • At this point, Priscilla has realized that Lucky is probably the only other person other than Priscilla that truly loved Cary.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The group loved hearing it and appreciated the crowd's support.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of loved
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  • At the mountain's foothills is Dion, an ancient Macedonian sacred city where the Olympian gods were worshipped.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • His mother, who worshipped Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, never missed one of FDR’s fireside chats.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 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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  • No problem there; in recent years, Moab has enjoyed a hotel boom, and nearly every in-town lodge has a pool.
    — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As an indie stalwart in the publicity and marketing space, Cinetic Marketing has long enjoyed making an outsized impact on the movies that make waves out of festivals and during awards season.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • The government’s $600 million per year pledge, though appreciated and welcome, is not a substitute for durable, legally enforceable contribution obligations.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In one study, employees who received a simple thank-you from their manager felt more competent, more appreciated, and were more willing to help again.
    — Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • Morgan liked the element of surprise inherent in the title since there are unexpected elements in some of the dog art.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Rooms The Venetian has always liked to remind would-be visitors that every room is a suite, and in this case, the room sizes really do warrant the frequent callouts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of liked
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  • Westbrook spent the first 11 years of his career in Oklahoma City, where he is still wildly cheered and revered as the godfather of Thunder basketball.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ballet core may be a recent trend in name, but little girls, including me, have always revered a ballerina.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of revered

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