as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved
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as in valued
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressed
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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Recent Examples of loved
Liz Shulman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The documentary will feature interviews from people in the music industry and his loved ones.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Should the Giants have nights to recognize those who've lost loved ones?
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Families across the island were searching for loved ones, waiting for answers, and grieving alongside a community hundreds of miles away.
—Jennifer Marcial Ocasio, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Getting time to grieve Only five states – California, Illinois, Oregon, Maryland and Washington – have laws mandating leave when a loved one dies.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The collection of autobiographical monologues explores the hardships and unexpected humor of caring for loved ones across every stage of life.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Bobby Bobby Charlton is still loved across the pond for leading England to 1966 World Cup glory.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Having grown up in the Philippines and surrounded by the music her parents loved, Leus saw an opportunity to pay homage to the artists who influenced her life while also raising awareness of Filipino music and artists from both older and newer generations.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 June 2026
My mother loved me like crazy and taught me right from wrong, and my father was the sweetest guy in the world.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Or just even a simple statement, just to know that you are wanted, to know that you are loved.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
How does that feel growing up in a place that’s not your own, in a family that’s not your own, and really not being loved?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The pressure cooker of veterinary school, combined with my disconnection from nature and from the people who loved me and knew me best, left me increasingly isolated, lonely and depleted.
—Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Adjective
How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?
—Liz Shulman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The documentary will feature interviews from people in the music industry and his loved ones.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Should the Giants have nights to recognize those who've lost loved ones?
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Families across the island were searching for loved ones, waiting for answers, and grieving alongside a community hundreds of miles away.
—Jennifer Marcial Ocasio, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Getting time to grieve Only five states – California, Illinois, Oregon, Maryland and Washington – have laws mandating leave when a loved one dies.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The collection of autobiographical monologues explores the hardships and unexpected humor of caring for loved ones across every stage of life.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
Verb
That’s because their comfort is universally loved.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Bobby Bobby Charlton is still loved across the pond for leading England to 1966 World Cup glory.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Having grown up in the Philippines and surrounded by the music her parents loved, Leus saw an opportunity to pay homage to the artists who influenced her life while also raising awareness of Filipino music and artists from both older and newer generations.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 June 2026
My mother loved me like crazy and taught me right from wrong, and my father was the sweetest guy in the world.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Or just even a simple statement, just to know that you are wanted, to know that you are loved.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
How does that feel growing up in a place that’s not your own, in a family that’s not your own, and really not being loved?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The pressure cooker of veterinary school, combined with my disconnection from nature and from the people who loved me and knew me best, left me increasingly isolated, lonely and depleted.
—Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
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The San Francisco art and film community is mourning the loss of two cherished figures after Judith Sheldon, 84, and her husband, Wylie Sheldon, 86, were found dead Monday in a car parked off Interstate 5 north of Redding.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The siblings and their spouses, however, are frequent fixtures at royal family holidays and social events, with Mike describing riding in the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot as a cherished experience.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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But the company is no longer trying to convince investors that it should be valued like a fast-growing renewable developer.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In a recent viral post on Instagram, a developer shared that he was charged $30,803 in fees to build a modest 747 square-foot two-bedroom home valued at $132,538.—
Nolan Gray,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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Martha died Monday, leaving behind a family that adored her, a church that loved her, listeners who learned from her and hundreds, probably thousands, of friends who will never know anyone like her again.—
Patricia Murphy,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
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The critically adored sequel reunites all of your favorite characters, including sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks), spaceman Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and cowgirl Jessie (Joan Cusack).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The first thing Juan Ortiz, too, enjoyed doing in a wheelchair was playing sports.—
Joy Resmovits for The Trace,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The mom-of-three—who shares daughters Honor, 18, Haven, 14, and Hayes with ex-husband Cash Warren—also enjoyed time at the tropical hot-spot in April during a family getaway.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The vampire at the center of Rice’s beloved novels has flirted with music before.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Keeping hope alive With their voices loud and signs up high, BCSB leaders, parents, and supporters rallied Thursday in an effort to keep their beloved school open.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Books represent truth, facts, analysis, all values that should be treasured and embraced but are now under assault in some quarters.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Amid the pullback, here are a few negative beta stocks to consider that are well liked by Evercore ISI.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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That’s why being liked should never be high on the list of any leader.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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