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Recent Examples of love
Verb
All throughout the off-season, there were talks about how much the organization loved Dart. Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025 Another reason to love not owning your home. David McMillin, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
May your love help make the world better. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 The result is the original version of the book that brought Ji-yeon through time, beckoned by the message Heon penned at the end of it, asking his love to return to him. Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for love
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
  • To tell the jokes that make others groan, but to do it wholeheartedly and keep the faith that there are people out there — their people — who will not only indulge, but truly adore, their senses of humor.
    Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Our overseas relatives followed her example, connecting through regular emails and calls and supporting Amber, who treasured their infrequent visits back to Australia.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Either way, for those who treasure stamps as souvenirs of destinations once visited, the change may be hard to stomach.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Walk along the bay, venture to Fort Worden Historical State Park, or make your way to the iconic Point Wilson Lighthouse and enjoy the vibrant colors along the way.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
  • On the plus side, this means wearing cropped jeans can be a great way to show off your favorite sneakers or enjoy a pair of flats without having the hem drag or hide the shoes.
    Renata Joffre, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • In photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce could be seen down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone who’s had a peaceful fall day interrupted by the loud sound of a leaf blower is likely to have a little more affection for leaf rakes.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The director’s affection for America extends beyond cosmopolitan centers, too.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cardinale, one of Napa Valley’s leading producers of Cabernet Sauvignon, has been a darling among serious collectors since it was founded in 1982.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Luchanko, of course, was the darling of that camp run by then-coach John Tortorella, who valued his speed, in particular.
    Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Another one of his tops came in a deep shade of red and did seem to be to his liking.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Haight finished second on the team in goals with 20, and after some adjustment found better competition, and better teammates, to his liking.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Louise had an affair with a married man, resulting in the birth of Burnett’s half sister, Antonia Christine, and afterward fell into a deep depression and began drinking heavily, too.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Tabloids ran countless stories during Diana’s lifetime claiming that Major James Hewitt — with whom Diana began an affair in the years after Harry was born — was her youngest son’s father because both Hewitt and the young prince had red hair.
    Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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