first love

noun

: the first person one loves in a romantic way
You never forget your first love.

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There was a scene where Justin wanted to be there for Keisha (Lovie Simone), his first love, during a rough time. Okla Jones, Essence, 15 June 2025 Disappoint Me, by Nicola Danin May 27 Nicola Danin’s first novel, the Lambda finalist Bellies, was a gorgeous tale of platonic entanglement and first love. Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025 Now, Forever — which has been renewed for a second season — brings that sensitivity and energy to an exploration of adolescence and first love. Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025 Dawson's Creek was also known for covering heavy issues like mental health, death and homophobia among typical teenage fare like prom dates, new friends and first love. Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for first love

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“First love.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20love. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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