as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved
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as in valued
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressed
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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Recent Examples of loved
Brad Quick, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
So the loved one ends up inside a vacuum cleaner and thrown out.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
But delaying conversations does not protect our loved ones, especially in a health care system that too often delays or minimizes brain health concerns.
—Shon Lowe, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The store recently opened a second location in the 3rd arrondissement of the city, with a large selection of pre-loved fashion items.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping represents one of more than 80 reported missing persons cases in the Tucson, Arizona, area, and calls attention to families' ceaseless efforts to locate loved ones.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
And for the families who lost a loved one in earlier conflicts, news of these most recent deaths has reopened deep pockets of grief.
—Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, this family is hopeful their loved one makes a full recovery.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The process of helping a loved one with treatment for serious mental illnesses is often daunting.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
No artist ever mocked the insanity of the Hollywood cartoon stystem with such devastating incisiveness, and yet loved its creative output so much.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
The designer loved a decorative touch and was known for novelty buttons that took the form of circus performers and cherubs.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Frank and his wife loved the concert.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The actors loved him and felt really, really secure with him.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Aw, Joey, John would have loved you.
—Lisa Depaulo, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
On its own, that fact might drive those who loved Nelson to the edge of sanity.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Fajgenbaum says six people have been treated with the drug so far, including five children, and all five children showed meaningful improvement — sitting up, engaging more with loved ones, and in some cases making gains that once seemed out of reach.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
So the loved one ends up inside a vacuum cleaner and thrown out.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
But delaying conversations does not protect our loved ones, especially in a health care system that too often delays or minimizes brain health concerns.
—Shon Lowe, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The store recently opened a second location in the 3rd arrondissement of the city, with a large selection of pre-loved fashion items.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping represents one of more than 80 reported missing persons cases in the Tucson, Arizona, area, and calls attention to families' ceaseless efforts to locate loved ones.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
And for the families who lost a loved one in earlier conflicts, news of these most recent deaths has reopened deep pockets of grief.
—Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, this family is hopeful their loved one makes a full recovery.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The process of helping a loved one with treatment for serious mental illnesses is often daunting.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
A little girl who loved green aliens, drinking pickle juice and picking buttercups in the field with her mom.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
No artist ever mocked the insanity of the Hollywood cartoon stystem with such devastating incisiveness, and yet loved its creative output so much.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
The designer loved a decorative touch and was known for novelty buttons that took the form of circus performers and cherubs.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Frank and his wife loved the concert.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The actors loved him and felt really, really secure with him.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Aw, Joey, John would have loved you.
—Lisa Depaulo, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
On its own, that fact might drive those who loved Nelson to the edge of sanity.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
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Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Steven Jones was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a cherished brother and a beloved uncle, his sister said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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In comparison, the London Spirit team of the British cricket league The Hundred was valued in 2025 at $370 million — the highest for any team in that tournament — when its partial stake was up for sale last year.—
Chetan Narula,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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And in November 2024, two trucks carrying Santo tequila, valued at about $1 million, did not make it to their destination.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bencoglu also enjoyed the warmth of the home supporters on Tuesday.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole just landed on the streamer and the nine-episode Scandi series focuses on his beloved Harry Hole novels, the troubled detective that launched the powerhouse Norwegian author’s writing career.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now, the beloved lifestyle creator is making her biggest move yet — stepping from social media into the streaming world with her very own series on Tubi.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prop designer Jennifer Wake adds visual authenticity with vintage items that feel truly treasured across generations.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Moore move was made to bring in a player the Eagles liked coming out of college, but who has not yet capitalized on his traits in the NFL.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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