worshiped

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The same way that McIlroy worshiped Woods before playing alongside him, a new generation of players reached the highest level of the game by wanting to be McIlroy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In it, a government scientist discovers that a scaly creature worshiped by island villagers as a sea god has grown to a monstrosity that dwarfs tall buildings.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

He wanted to be a filmmaker like his idol, Tim Burton, or maybe a high school drama teacher like those he worshiped along the way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

“Today, he’s worshiped and admired,” Kwong said with a chuckle.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

Sometimes they were regarded as divine and worshiped.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton