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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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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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
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
The brothers would love to be a part of a family that is active and supports their passions and interests, especially sports.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 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
Thanks to a few lucky die rolls, the Dimension 20 crew strutted out of Madison Square Garden as heroes — though their devoted fans would’ve surely loved them the same even if they had been defeated.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
The brothers would love to be a part of a family that is active and supports their passions and interests, especially sports.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 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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She is survived by her adoring husband, Doug; her children, Laura Whitney Backstrom and Greg Backstrom (Brian Farley); siblings, Rick (Mary Jo) Ungerman, Sandy (John) Corbett, Craig (Camille Benjamin) Ungerman, Mary Pat (Greg) Shepherd; and many nieces and nephews.—
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Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Doctor Unicorn Soft Unicorn Hooded Bathrobe Unicorn fans will adore this cozy bathrobe that’s available in four color combinations.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For now, most Americans still enjoy unusual job security, but for those looking for work, the job hunt has been getting harder compared with the red-hot hiring days of 2021-2023.—
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arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Broncos will now enjoy their second bye of the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The camera lingers during these moments — made wistful by the music of wind caressing the tree leaves, and by Vikas Urs’ gorgeous landscape cinematography — as the actors pore over each word, pause and emotion.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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The designer had uploaded a video to Instagram stories, caressing the sides of a £1,390 cami from her spring/summer 2025 collection, while packing for the holidays.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 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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Flip it: Once the bacon starts to curl and brown, flip it and continue cooking the bacon, turning regularly, until the pieces are crisped to your liking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Bake until browned to your liking, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Post-win, Moore told Kimmel she was focused on appreciating the accolade — but not too much.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
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 21 Feb. 2025.
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