adulation
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It’s one of many amusingly dead-on observations about the nature of popular music today, whether at the end that enjoys global adulation or at the opposite extreme.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
With a broad smile, he took in the scene and basked in the adulation of a crowd that viewed him as a hero.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Even so, Patel stands out for how he appears to crave online adulation and lashes out at any perceived criticism.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
It also meant he could get the dream send-off as Semenyo was substituted with seconds left, allowing him to soak up the adulation from the home supporters as well as applaud them back.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
“Yessuh, Mr. Morgan,” Bigger said; his eyes filled with mock adulation and respect.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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