1
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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3
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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4
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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3
as in likes
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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4
as in flings
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of loves
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Zahn loves the Kentucky Wildcats.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
In her spare time, Mylene loves to cook traditional Filipino meals and knows the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Everyone loves a good cultural anniversary.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Sarah, of Tasman, New Zealand, loves seeing the comfort and companionship that Angus provides.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
My husband loves a good gadget.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Katie Mannion, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
By bringing together two of America’s biggest loves – music and sports – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been compared to American royalty.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Particularly the angle of Baldwin through his loves — either familial, platonic, or romantic?
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The stage is one of his greatest loves.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Every aspect about it is so particularly ripped, like with tentacles and bloody tissue, from my imagination and my id and my loves and my passion and my obsession.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Your old loves are still viable.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Although the Angeleno normally loves a hot food bar, this one has been mostly picked over, save for a meager pyramid of breakfast burritos.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Zahn loves the Kentucky Wildcats.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
In her spare time, Mylene loves to cook traditional Filipino meals and knows the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Everyone loves a good cultural anniversary.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Sarah, of Tasman, New Zealand, loves seeing the comfort and companionship that Angus provides.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
My husband loves a good gadget.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
Unbeknownst to everyone, Jesse survived and has now returned home, leaving Emma torn between two great loves.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
By bringing together two of America’s biggest loves – music and sports – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been compared to American royalty.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Particularly the angle of Baldwin through his loves — either familial, platonic, or romantic?
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The stage is one of his greatest loves.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Every aspect about it is so particularly ripped, like with tentacles and bloody tissue, from my imagination and my id and my loves and my passion and my obsession.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Your old loves are still viable.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loves
Verb
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The camera adores Farrell’s hazel brown eyes.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dev Erlich, an attorney based in New Jersey, adores her dog Skylar.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the employees of Dunder Mifflin largely were just punching a clock, the Truth Teller staff enjoys their work.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Writing and tennis became my two passions.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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The effect is that of passions diverted, of dark energies coalescing into something resembling a community.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Software businesses that have been darlings of tech in past years are at risk of falling out of fashion with investors while AI models continue to develop and get better at writing code.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Now, after a rash of injuries, the preseason darlings are in danger of falling out of playoff contention.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The signatories — which included the likes of EV manufacturers Volvo and Polestar, as well as material suppliers, battery manufacturers and grid operators — said the introduction of the target had already triggered hundreds of billions of euros in new investment.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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And given how the likes of Meta are racing to snap up top talent—sometimes with $100 million bonuses—the loss of key personnel could fatally affect a business’s ability to grow and innovate.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some were long-term and committed partnerships, others were in more casual relationships, and a few simply had occasional flings.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Gen Z’s distaste for dating apps and casual flings does not fully encompass their philosophy around spending.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Loves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loves. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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