1
as in to treasure
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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2
as in to adore
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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3
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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4
as in to caress
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back
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as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
her love for her children was truly selfless
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2
as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
she is the love of my life
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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4
as in affaire
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Our daughters, sisters, mothers, and wives should feel protected and loved.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Food, as is often said, is love.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
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Verb
After all, there’s nothing media partners love more than a little extra surplus value, and while there’s no deal in place to bring 4 Nations back in 2027, the networks are eager to capitalize on the odd-year availability between the international events scheduled between 2026 and 2032.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Our daughters, sisters, mothers, and wives should feel protected and loved.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
The British voters adore the German director Berger; their love for his last film All Quiet on the Western Front, which won seven BAFTAs, was not replicated at that year’s Oscars ceremony.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Food, as is often said, is love.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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After treasuring it for a year, the family donated the bear to the Smithsonian in 1964.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
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This man should treasure the love that his partner is offering them.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The seven-time world champion made the comments in front of his adoring fans at F1’s official launch show in London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The British voters adore the German director Berger; their love for his last film All Quiet on the Western Front, which won seven BAFTAs, was not replicated at that year’s Oscars ceremony.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The museum tells the stories of Austen’s novels, and visitors can enjoy an afternoon tea in the traditional tearoom upstairs.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Over the next few years, van de Wall enjoyed the lifestyle expected of an EDM hitmaker.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On Valentines Day, Rihanna sat with Mayers during another break, gently caressing his cheek while the couple sat on a courtroom bench, surrounded by beefy security guards.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Sultry music is played to set the tone while staff gently introduces attendees to pleasurable sensations—tracing soft touches along their thighs, caressing their décolleté with silky fur, or running fingers through their hair, as well as decorating them with flowers and crystals.—
Aubree Nichols,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Staff and volunteers who have a bond with Linus have experienced some head butts of affection and occasional cuddles after a long play session.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Valentine's Day is all about affection — and what better way to celebrate than by bringing home a new best friend?—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Amazon came out as his top holding in the quarter, while Facebook parent Meta Platforms and AI chip darling Nvidia are in the fund’s top 10.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Borderlands 4 – September 23, 2025 Gearbox's darling looter shooter Borderlands has its next entry in Borderlands 4, which is set to be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in September.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Feel free to use your favorite peppers, and increase or decrease the heat according to your liking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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All are eager to rearrange the party more to their ideological liking, though their views of how to fix what went wrong are often diametrically opposed.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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So, what does the three-time MVP appreciate in an athlete?—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film’s title itself is a bold declaration designed to deter the wrong audience while attracting those who appreciate its message.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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