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adore

[uh-dawr, uh-dohr] / əˈdɔr, əˈdoʊr /


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The group mentions other romantic novels they adore.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 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

"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

All are quick to point out that they adore the goals of this project.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

“I adore babies! Wuggie- wuggie-woo. Oh, the sweetums, the little darling!”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer