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as in treasures
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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2
as in adores
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caresses
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 passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
her love for her children was truly selfless
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as in darlings
a person with whom one is in love
she is the love of my life
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as in likes
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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as in affairs
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of loves
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Contrary to the belief that the young generation loves to spend and expects a life of luxury, most are simply trying to hold on.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Everyone loves a good underdog story, and there’s a fun one in the nation’s capital.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
But also, here’s somebody who loves TV.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Interacting with the public Leonas loves seeing kids’ reactions.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Power loves a vacuum, and Valerie competently steps in to work with other professionals and guide the process to good, if not great, success.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
Always on the move, Robert loves to stay active.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Even then, there could still be rumors that Skenes secretly loves Yankees concessions and wants to sing some Frank Sinatra.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Because literature is a distillation of our loves and fears, of supposedly beauty and truth, its relationship with Mammon is at least distasteful and at most tragic, but the story of writing’s association itself is certainly an engaging story.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
A number of songs return to his deepest childhood musical loves.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
Sybil lives alone and spends her days fountain-penning personal letters and occasional emails that tell the story of her loves, losses, sorrows and deep regrets, through her alternately curmudgeonly and generous-hearted persona.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the cast of Shrinking.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Pamela Anderson is opening up about past loves – both far off and much more recent.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Everyone loves classic Dutch Bros favorites like Golden Eagle and the Rebel, but there is so much to try with the Dutch Bros Secret Menu.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Contrary to the belief that the young generation loves to spend and expects a life of luxury, most are simply trying to hold on.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Everyone loves a good underdog story, and there’s a fun one in the nation’s capital.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
But also, here’s somebody who loves TV.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Interacting with the public Leonas loves seeing kids’ reactions.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Power loves a vacuum, and Valerie competently steps in to work with other professionals and guide the process to good, if not great, success.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
Always on the move, Robert loves to stay active.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Even then, there could still be rumors that Skenes secretly loves Yankees concessions and wants to sing some Frank Sinatra.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
This, Wright imagined, was one way Proxi might display its analysis of players’ minds, an aerial map of loves, phobias, triumphs, losses, pets, and near misses plus all the associations connecting them.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Because literature is a distillation of our loves and fears, of supposedly beauty and truth, its relationship with Mammon is at least distasteful and at most tragic, but the story of writing’s association itself is certainly an engaging story.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
A number of songs return to his deepest childhood musical loves.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
Sybil lives alone and spends her days fountain-penning personal letters and occasional emails that tell the story of her loves, losses, sorrows and deep regrets, through her alternately curmudgeonly and generous-hearted persona.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the cast of Shrinking.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Pamela Anderson is opening up about past loves – both far off and much more recent.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loves
Verb
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The StyleCaster team aboslutely adores Quince’s wide array of offerings.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2026
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Coco adores people, greeting them with little chirps and melting with affection.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At home, the family still enjoys the simple joys of cooking.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Who should attend The Pitch is for anyone who cares about improving our community — and enjoys a little competition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The architect ultimately bonds with — and quickly becomes attracted to — his friend’s wife (Pamela Gidley), and as the two of them pursue their passions together, secrets from the architect’s past and family bubble to the surface.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Agne’s other passions are golfing and fishing.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those making more bookish and insular styles of the genre, like the Magnetic Fields and Belle and Sebastian, weren’t being worshipped as critical darlings; in some cases their records hadn’t made it to America yet.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, avant-garde heavy rockers Deftones became unexpected TikTok darlings and arena stars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the other side were Jews who tended to be far more concerned about the resurgence of antisemitism on the right, from the likes of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and believed that Israel’s aggressive actions were partially responsible for making Jews unsafe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the same period, the stock market’s rocketed 9,000%, creating immense wealth for the likes of executives who get options, restricted stock and other equity grants.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the biggest hurdles for elders seeking guidance when the state intervenes in their personal affairs is the opacity of the Florida law governing adult protection.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite Guillotin’s ideals, executions were messy and sometimes shambolic affairs, swarmed by bloodthirsty crowds and heckling tricoteuses.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Loves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loves. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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