lionizer
One celebrating greatness
A lionizer is someone who treats another person as a celebrity, showering them with attention and admiration.
The word comes from the practice of "lionizing"—making a lion of someone, treating them as a fascinating spectacle.
The author grew weary of lionizers at every book signing.
One who backs another
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
follower · backer · advocate · champion · patron · booster · acolyte · disciple
Public recognition, widespread
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- notorietyFame from misdeeds
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
limelight · publicity · red-carpet · paparazzi · autograph · entourage · socialite · glitterati
Revere to excess
- venerateHonor with deep respect
- exaltPraise with great intensity
- glorifyPraise to excess
- revereDeeply respect and admire
deify · apotheosize · extol · laud · praise · adulate · enshrine · aggrandize
Magnetic personal appeal
- cloutInformal power or punch
- swayRock back and forth
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
prominence · ascendancy · cachet · standing · reputation · eminence · pull · connections
supporter
One who backs another
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
aficionado · follower · backer · advocate · champion · patron · booster · acolyte · disciple · partisan
fame
Public recognition, widespread
spotlight · limelight · publicity · red-carpet · paparazzi · autograph · entourage · socialite · glitterati · A-list
idolize
Revere to excess
revere · deify · apotheosize · extol · laud · praise · adulate · enshrine · aggrandize · canonize
charisma
Magnetic personal appeal
prestige · prominence · ascendancy · cachet · standing · reputation · eminence · pull · connections · networking
lionizercritic
One who judges merit
detractor · disparager · denigrator · vilifier · defamer
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