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adore

[uh-dawr, uh-dohr] / əˈdɔr, əˈdoʊr /


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I adore the romance genre — I’m a huge fan of tropes, from enemies-to-lovers to fake dating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It’s easy to adore the star in the mid-to-late 1950s when he’s young and svelte, scandalizing and delighting America with his wiggly hips, popularizing a new sound dubbed rock ‘n’ roll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

When you’re first trying to get more vegetables in, it helps to notice where you already adore them in the wild.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

"I think flowers are cool, because this is a small celebration or something just to show how how much you really adore this person," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“Good night. I adore you. Sleep well,” he said, and he kissed her hand and went away.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin




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