hero-worshipped

verb

variants also hero-worshiped
past tense of hero-worship
1
as in adored
to love or admire too much people who hero-worship celebrities are setting themselves up for disappointment

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2
as in praised
to praise too much a golfing pro who is hero-worshipped by hordes of weekend duffers

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  1. adored
  2. praised
  3. worshipped
  4. commended
  5. idolized
  6. applauded
  7. congratulated
  8. stroked
Verb
  • The Kips Bay location has become adored by local residents, who staged a protest in September in an attempt to stop the closure.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Fans adored her, but their praise was no substitute for the closeness of intimates.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of adored
Verb
  • View this post on Instagram Stewart was also a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and praised activists like McKellen, who is gay.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised the sellout crowds at State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 and emphasized the opportunity to accommodate thousands more fans.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • Louella and Hedda were two sides of the same coin, minted in a culture that worshipped celebrity and feared moral chaos.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
  • During the days leading up to Vijayadashami, the goddess Durga is worshipped in her various forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of worshipped
Verb
  • That would certainly explain her kinship with Sander Lak, an equally eccentric colorist who commended Miller for her longevity in the industry and for remaining faithful to her customers.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • During his first two years as the Lakers coach, Redick admired Williams’ intent on the defensive end from afar and commended the forward’s willingness to defend other teams’ star players.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • Upon investigation, police found posts the shooter made in an online community where young people involved in school shootings are idolized.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Combs idolized his father, Melvin, wearing his portrait on a medallion around his neck; Christian treats his father with the same reverence.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of idolized
Verb
  • The fifth-round pick of the 2024 draft — applauded for his versatility this offseason and who made several plays in the preseason, including an interception — played exactly one defensive snap against the Bucs.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Caruso applauded Bass’ support for McDonnell at Tuesday’s event.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • Leaders from across Latin America largely congratulated Lula's historic win.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, and the the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta—both from center-right parties—congratulated Lula and declared the election valid.
    — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of congratulated
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  • White stroked a 3-pointer and waved his arms over his head to the crowd.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Charli even stroked the bathroom hand dryer — a clever reference to everybody’s favorite scene in Desperately Seeking Susan.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of stroked
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