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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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
But ultimately, there’s not really a drop of irony in this profession of adoration.
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Some celebrities just need uncomplicated adoration from the masses.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Paul’s adoration for the show extends to his costar Bryan Cranston.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
But ultimately, there’s not really a drop of irony in this profession of adoration.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Some celebrities just need uncomplicated adoration from the masses.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Paul’s adoration for the show extends to his costar Bryan Cranston.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adoration
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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adoration. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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