1
as in to adore
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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2
as in to treasure
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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3
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in to caress
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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as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
her love for her children was truly selfless
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
she is the love of my life
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as in liking
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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as in affair
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Jason Derulo that many have known and loved for a long time has now evolved into a new artist.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Don’t understand his love for Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
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Verb
There are many people who love and respect Jews who do not believe in the Zionist movement.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Jason Derulo that many have known and loved for a long time has now evolved into a new artist.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
One of the joys of learning a minor language is falling in love with the periphery.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Don’t understand his love for Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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Still, their esoteric acid rock was revered and adored by their huge and loyal fanbase, known as Deadheads.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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Leave it to a Housewife to find an adoring gay to glom on to.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While dingoes are treasured, they’re also acknowledged as dangerous.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His teammates and coaches enjoyed it even more in Washington.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Get your own bowl and enjoy all the greasy goodness for yourself.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The 39-year-old Nigerian-British actress hit the first official awards show of the season, donning a canary yellow gown and caressing her bump as the cameras flashed.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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In one instance, Alix leans in to whisper something in his ear while caressing his back.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over the subsequent stories, Goodman crafts subtle investigations of the relations between siblings, the fine blend of anxiety and pride parents feel for their offspring, and the bemused affection an aunt or uncle might feel for their aimless nieces or haphazard nephews.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
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Chiarella is hyper-attuned to the ways that men not only shield emotion through machismo, but also couch affection in physical force.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Urchin Harris Dickinson’s Cannes title was a festival darling and made the longlist.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tesla is no longer a niche tech darling.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the job of the Federal Reserve‘s seven-member Board of Governors is not to pump the economy to any president’s liking.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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These joggers, made of polyester, rayon, and spandex, also feature a drawstring waistband to adjust to your liking.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Justin White, vice president of student affairs and strategic initiatives, told the college's board of trustees this month the college is enrolling a record number of high school students in concurrent credit courses.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The archivist handed him a heavy file—or legajo—labeled 377, from a section dealing with Caribbean affairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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