valentines

noun

Definition of valentinesnext
plural of valentine
1
as in tributes

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2
as in lovers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valentines
  1. tributes
  2. lovers
  3. sweets
  4. boyfriends
  5. girlfriends
  6. sweethearts
  7. favorites
  8. darlings
Noun
  • Image Some of those now clamoring to see the tributes had failed to get tickets to the real Oasis, Boswell said, along with others who never could have afforded that tour’s prices.
    Alex Marshall, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Money Sharma | Afp | Getty Images Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s passing on Tuesday at the age of 92 triggered an outpouring of condolence messages and tributes from political leaders from both sides of the aisle and industry titans.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of tributes
Noun
  • For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • This is a moment when food lovers can expect the kind of artistic innovation that could reverberate for years to come.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Cards with holiday greetings hang in a prominent position above a table of sweets that included this year candied pecans, cookies, assorted fruit, nutty breads and a temptingly iced cake.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There was a wide selection of sweets at several dessert booths, such as malasadas from Agnes' Bakery Hawaii, sherbet from Asato Family Shop and mini chocolate chip cookies from The Cookie Corner.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sweets
Noun
  • Her goal was to get into the holiday spirit and also help other young women with gift ideas for their boyfriends.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Popular on Variety After winding up Gayle King’s birthday surprise, Williams got on the phone with Variety to talk about the song’s 60-year life as a perennial favorite of boyfriends, husbands, doting dads and presidents.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of boyfriends
Noun
  • Her sons are older now, 20 and 24, but not much has changed, other than the new dreidel stockings Lewis has added for each of their long-term girlfriends.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Cozy, festive, Kansas Chiefs supportively-hued and wintry WAG (the acronym for wives and girlfriends of sports players, for the uninitiated).
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • The couple were high school sweethearts and went on to elope in 1989 at the height of Bon Jovi's fame.
    Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presence of Nevile’s new wife, tensions are running high.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of sweethearts
Noun
  • After a day of exploring the trails through the surrounding forest, cook some camping favorites in the communal kitchen and retire to your cabin for fika—get your cardamom buns at Falu Bröd and Patisserie in town—and a good book.
    Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Pepper since, in recent years, Revolver and Abbey Road have surged ahead as fan favorites in the Beatles' catalog.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • For example, companies like Root and Dave, once fintech darlings, found themselves in the doldrums at the beginning of the year.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sanders is expected to be one of the darlings of next year’s rookie premiere, which introduces select first-year players to the league’s business and marketing partners.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of darlings
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