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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4
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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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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as in affair
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska was always an album that people loved to argue about.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Weighing Emotional Anchors Readers don’t fall in love with plots.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Learn to love this perennial herb by growing it in a container indoors.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska was always an album that people loved to argue about.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
Part of it was the fact that her body was becoming softer, more rounded—more feminine—and therefore less of an ideal love object for Christian, who was still powerfully drawn to men.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Weighing Emotional Anchors Readers don’t fall in love with plots.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
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One of Indiana's peskiest invasive plants, oriental bittersweet, was bought, sold and adored for almost 100 years in the United States before horticulturists started to raise concerns about the species.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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Clara adores them, and rightly so.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kicking off the reception in sneakers together is a memory l’ll always treasure.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If this group of hardened degenerates was able to enjoy the action at this level, who, exactly, are the spiritual victims of sports betting?—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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This is evident in their signature programs, such as those that recognize excellence among teachers, coaches, and healthcare workers, as well as initiatives that bring the community together to enjoy great local restaurants on the firm’s tab.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Friends joined in, showering him with treats and affection.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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But the decision to live together wasn’t about affection, according to the Daily Mail.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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MacKenzie-Childs Tartan Red Rattan Party Serving Tray With this darling MacKenzie-Childs serving tray, you’re bound to be the hostess with the mostess come the holiday season.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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This year, exhibitors had to rely on an ecclectic batch of holdovers, rereleases, including Back to the Future, and the expansion of Focus Features’ awards darling and specialty offering Bugonia.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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The overall body remains a little too chunky for our liking, but the front fascia and roofline have been modified to more closely resemble the vehicle that inspired this build.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bring Out The Wool Socks Are the temps outside start getting a little chilly for your liking?—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The affair has become a part of a larger attack on Israel’s judiciary from Netanyahu’s coalition.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The news also followed the aftermath of a cheating scandal that revealed a months-long affair between Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss behind Ariana Madix’s back.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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