valentine

noun

val·en·tine ˈva-lən-ˌtīn

Synonyms of valentine next

: a sweetheart chosen or complimented on Valentine's Day

: a gift or greeting sent or given especially to a sweetheart on Valentine's Day

especially : a greeting card sent on this day

: something (such as a movie or piece of writing) expressing uncritical praise or affection : tribute

Examples of valentine in a Sentence

Won't you be my valentine?

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Ethel Kennedy's daughter Kerry Kennedy is showing off some of her late mother's best homemade valentines, which were mentioned multiple times at Ethel's memorial service this week. —

Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 The production, their first professional collaboration, often feels like a mournful valentine to him (even down to its opening date). —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024 And according to this year's results, Wisconsin residents should be giving Hershey kisses to their valentines. —

Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 Ken Jeong Jeong used a valentine to celebrate his upcoming reunion with Community co-star Joel McHale on season two of Animal Control. —

Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for valentine