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adoring

  • present participle of adore.
  • a word derived from adore.

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Mboladinga, 49, sometimes called the “grandson of Lumumba” by adoring fans, says he is pleased that he will be bringing Lumumba’s legacy to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The outcome is both a thrilling sensory overload and unique love letter to her intense and adoring fans, who are often in tears.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

It is their first trip to Australia since 2018, when they spent two weeks touring the country as well as New Zealand and Pacific islands in a visit that drew adoring throngs of crowds.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"Damned time," Totti professed to his adoring faithful afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In the living room, we sit in a little triangle: Tom on the sofa, the adoring father and dutiful husband, daughter on his lap, wife at his side.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins