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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

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

British teenager Owen Cooper continued a year of adulation and awards acclaim for his performance in Adolescence, winning best TV supporting actor.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

So while he sorted through emotions and memories after the game, he basked in the adulation beforehand.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

Dunbar wanted to know, as Yossarian watched him excitedly with a mixture of awe and adulation.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller