1
as in adoration
excessive admiration of or devotion to a person
the pathetic adulation of the leader of the cult by her misguided followers
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as in praise
excessive praise
more objective critics have observed that the artist never deserved the adulation heaped upon her mediocre paintings
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Recent Examples of adulation
But in the midst of all the cheers, tears, adulation, handshakes and high fives from the patrons, fellow competitors, caddies, employees, suits, family and friends, there was only one thing on McIlroy's mind.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
This figure, who writes letters of adulation to a white bodybuilder—literally named Brad—and who has no real Black family around him?
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
This figure, who writes letters of adulation to a white bodybuilder—literally named Brad—and who has no real Black family around him?
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulation
Noun
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In the comment section, many celebrities shared their love and adoration for baby Jack, including rapper Sexxy Red, actress Justine Skye and Lori Harvey.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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America’s irreplaceable contribution to winning that world war and preventing another deserves to be the object of adoration.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The Pulitzer Prize winner responded with enthusiasm and praise.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 May 2025
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Eastern Wyandotte County residents saw their streets, basements, businesses and at least one place of worship flood as storms raged across the Kansas City metro and elsewhere on Monday evening.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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The council also cited the Idaho Code, which does not allow a company to own a liquor license within 300 feet of any public school, church or place of worship.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
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Following its 2024 world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival and subsequent screenings in Göteborg, Chicago and Havana, Becerra’s previous feature earned critical acclaim and was later picked up by Prime Video for distribution across Latin America.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Diop starred in the horror film Nanny, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and earned her widespread critical acclaim.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Sometimes my brother steals my puns, which should be the greatest form of flattery.—
Elana Rabinowitz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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So much so, in fact, that schoolchildren have started using her name as a form of flattery.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Then, opt for an entree with a classic Texas spin, such as the double-bone pork chop, served with an apple and pear succotash and maple butter, or a steak.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Add sausage and butter, and knead with clean hands until just combined.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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“Adulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulation. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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