Despite the adulation he received after the award, he remained humble.

Despite the adulations he received at the premiere, the actor remained humble and focused on his craft.

The new author was adulated by critics despite the obvious flaws in her debut novel.

Even the most independent leader was surrounded by adulators who praised every decision, making it hard to hear honest advice.

She adulates her mentor so relentlessly that others suspect her motives.

She kept adulating the director in hopes of landing a role.

The adulator surrounded the mayor, applauding every minor remark as if it were a masterpiece.

Interns often adulate celebrities at industry events, hoping to be noticed.