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as in to treasure
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in to adore
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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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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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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as in affaire
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Even so, audiences have come to love the furry character at the heart of Dr. Seuss’ compelling, heartfelt story.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Divine intervention comes in the form of Dudley (Cary Grant), an angel who helps transform the community for the better — though things take a turn when Dudley falls in love with the titular bishop's wife (Loretta Young).
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Another open question raised by the two-episode ending is just how much the Jackal loves his wife (played by Úrsula Corberó), who runs away at the end of the first season after learning her husband in real life is a cold-blooded killer.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Even so, audiences have come to love the furry character at the heart of Dr. Seuss’ compelling, heartfelt story.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
Recognizing codependency in a romantic relationship can be tricky, though, since many of its earliest signs look a lot like love.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Divine intervention comes in the form of Dudley (Cary Grant), an angel who helps transform the community for the better — though things take a turn when Dudley falls in love with the titular bishop's wife (Loretta Young).
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
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Nearly 25 years after the show first premiered, this show is still watched and re-watched regularly and these characters are deeply treasured by fans all around the world.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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Add a Pop of Turquoise Turquoise, a blue-green gemstone treasured for centuries, adds a welcome pop to any wardrobe — from a crisp white tee to a little black dress.Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The game was adored by critics and fans, who praised its unique painterly art style and innovative action gameplay, but unfortunately sold quite poorly initially.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mama June Shannon hopes a new house will help with 'nightmare' loss of her daughter The reality TV matriarch also said Cardwell adored the constant attention that the family's fame brought.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Schröder is currently enjoying the best year of his career.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Later, guests enjoyed a four tiered lemon fantasy and strawberry shortcake adorned with fresh florals by Cake Studio LA for dessert.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sophia Bush’s Cass is back in the picture after that surprise kiss with Teddy, making Owen jealous by casually caressing Teddy’s arm in the elevator.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Its 570 pages, written by hand, have been carefully sorted and caressed to life in a way that few modern books are.Joe Sills, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The object of his affection is a possibly straightish American named Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), who doesn’t always return his ardor in equal measure.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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While there may be something of a one-sided rivalry for her affections right now, Cook is keen to stress that baby and dog get along just great and that the bond will likely only get stronger as Espy grows up and learns more about her four-pawed playmate.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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With neo-soul producer Leon Michels behind the boards, Clairo furthers her shift from bedroom-pop darling to Brill Building revivalist.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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Best known for his collaborations with Allen, Brickman helped to pen cinematic gold with a trilogy of films that became both cult classics and critical darlings.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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The toaster features rounded edges, striking stainless steel details, and simplistic number dials to adjust the browning level to your liking.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Season with salt to your liking. Reach Features Editor Kathryn Gregory at kgregory@courier-journal.com.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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The efforts that a brand makes to take individuals into account go a long way toward building trust and loyalty with consumers—especially those who feel that they’re seen and appreciated by the brand.Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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That’s a feature greatly appreciated by someone such as me, who aside from lacking staff, chooses to hoof it over Ubering at every opportunity.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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