first love

noun

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

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However, he's remained loyal to his first love, comedy, and continues to tour as a stand-up comedian. Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 The duo said that what resonated with them about Kiyoko's story was that feeling of first love. Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 23 June 2026 Tap has always been my first love. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 But the first love for all three will always be music. Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 15 June 2026 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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