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Hagiolatry

Noun (Religion): The worship or veneration of saints.

Example Sentence: Many Catholics engage in hagiolatry by praying to and seeking the intercession of their favorite saints.

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Noun (Excessive Admiration): Extreme or excessive admiration for someone, often to the point of idolization.

Example Sentence: The actor's fans showed hagiolatry towards him, waiting outside the theater every night for a glimpse of their idol.

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