first love

noun

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

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That was my first love of performing, of telling stories. Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026 His grandson’s first love, however, was soccer. Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026 As middle sister, seventeen-year-old Adriana trains for the World Championships with new partner Brayden, while still harbouring feelings for her first love and former partner, Freddie. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025 Dad’s first love was family, but his love for Jerry Vale music was not far behind. Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 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 22 Jan. 2026.

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