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adulation

[aj-uh-ley-shuhn] / ˌædʒ əˈleɪ ʃən /


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He definitely doesn’t need the adulation at Augusta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Yet he also savored the moment, and hinted that he might enjoy the adulation of Chiefs fans a bit longer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Chermiti flicked it past Araujo and dinked it past Sinisalo, then wheeled away to drink in the adulation of his newfound fan club.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Cricket does not enjoy the same adulation in Nepal as it does in neighbouring South Asian nations where the game dominates popular culture.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

“Yessuh, Mr. Morgan,” Bigger said; his eyes filled with mock adulation and respect.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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