adulation
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He came in for particular adulation from both fans and pundits following the semi-final loss to Argentina, making several key tackles as England attempted to hold back the attacking tide of their opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
World Cups, titles, criticism, adulation, impossible saves and nights when he practically carried the weight of an entire national team on his own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Some cabinet members, like Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, lavished the president with adulation in their comments.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 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
Despite the adulation of the guys at school, he felt as if there was some kind of dis-tance between him and the fellows.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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