venerating

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The U.S.-influenced counterculture of the 1960s inverted the social order, venerating indigenous folkways and fueling aspirations for full independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

At the Butovo firing range, a Stalin-era execution site near Moscow that has become a shrine to his victims, visiting Russians warned against venerating the wartime leader or emulating his ideas.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

The themes of performances at Mr Gopalakrishnan's house include honouring a deified ancestor, venerating a warrior-hunter deity, and worshipping tiger spirits symbolising strength and protection.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

“Fernando, popularly known as “El Toro”, isn’t just a player; he’s a symbol of resilience, dedication, and passion to many like myself who grew up venerating him,” wrote Hector Gonzalez, who started the petition.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

The arms at attention, the eyes ever lowered, a venerating bend to his head.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee