1
as in to adore
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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2
as in to treasure
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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3
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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2
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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4
as in affair
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
John Lauritsen, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rosy didn't love her videos, Doucleff realized.
—Alicia Garceau, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Nonetheless, Bale is completely acceptable as Demetrius, an anxious young man engaged to one woman (Calista Flockhart) but in love with another (Anna Friel).
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
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Verb
People just loved being around him from all over the place.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rosy didn't love her videos, Doucleff realized.
—Alicia Garceau, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Murray will be remembered for his love and respect for everyone around him, including current Hawks.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Nonetheless, Bale is completely acceptable as Demetrius, an anxious young man engaged to one woman (Calista Flockhart) but in love with another (Anna Friel).
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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Salvias are adored for their abundant blooms which attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hollywood creates silver screen narratives adored by the world, but its institution for visual art was getting lapped by smaller cities.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Among the many things to treasure about living in North Texas are the beautiful parks and trails residents can visit throughout the year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Your commitment to artistry, truth and humanity is to be treasured and protected at all costs.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The just-over-a-year-old property is a go-to for locals enjoying business lunches, sunset cocktails, and meetings in the airy living-room-esque lobby, as well as for out-of-towners looking for an upscale property with easy access to both Westside’s urban offerings and the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The basis of the important therapy stems from studies showing that holding and caressing an animal provides benefits such as relaxation, lower blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and increasing positivity, according to the news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Williams knows how to humanize this bare-bones vocabulary, minutely adjusting the voicing of a chord or caressing the last of a set of recurring motifs with a regretful ritardando.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An apology or a gesture of affection will go a long way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gomez recalled what the track is about with obvious affection.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic’s Claude has been a Silicon Valley darling for some time and a particular favorite among software engineers who rely on its coding tools.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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At Netflix's Upfront in May 2025, the streamer announced that the Shondaland darling had been renewed for seasons 5 and 6.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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My artist friend, Heather Gentile Collins, came to the rescue and repainted the faces, as well as customized the swimwear to my liking.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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The steak was well seasoned and cooked perfectly to my liking, the potatoes and eggs were also cooked nicely, and the pancakes were light.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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But 11 new ministers and two secretaries of states are now part of the new government, including the new minister of foreign and religious affairs, Raina Forbin.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement Gonzales has previously denied having an affair.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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