1
as in to treasure
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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2
as in to adore
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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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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4
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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2
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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4
as in affaire
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Jelly Roll: Review As with her 2022 Humble Quest Tour, Morris will be joined by her closest fan, son Hayes, who is already a road warrior who travels well, loves to visit catering and hang out with mom’s band.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Sunrise Film has acquired dark comedy love story Sunlight for the U.S. and is preparing a theatrical reelase.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Verb
For texture, Drew loves working with plaster and lime wash to create that softness.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Jelly Roll: Review As with her 2022 Humble Quest Tour, Morris will be joined by her closest fan, son Hayes, who is already a road warrior who travels well, loves to visit catering and hang out with mom’s band.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
But what remains constant is her insistence that all of her books include racially diverse characters — and a lot of Black women falling in love.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Sunrise Film has acquired dark comedy love story Sunlight for the U.S. and is preparing a theatrical reelase.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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An increase in both the trading and the price of gold – which has been treasured for millennia – is a long-standing reaction to instability and fear in the economy.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The sheer numbers are enormous: Americans treasure almost 90 million dogs and 74 million cats, along with fish, reptiles, birds, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and poultry.—
Staff report,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Superstars must come to an understanding that their life will never be the same as the many people who adore them.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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Mensah is adored by her superiors at Netflix after delivering a string of hits, including Adolescence, Baby Reindeer, and The Gentlemen.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
Verb
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And while everyone tends to enjoy the release videos, the internet scrutiny surrounding the Colts might cause teams to think twice in the future.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Their main goal was to put together people that were kind, and enjoyed working together, and no drama.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The monologue touches Ellie, who caresses her girlfriend’s face.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 May 2025
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Song, not one to be ruled by trends, has found a way to tap into bouclé’s truest original intention: that of softly caressing, thanks to those looped fibers, whoever decides to perch on it.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our shop has proudly served our community for more than 30 years, earning the affection of both local residents and the many tourists who visit each year.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Then came the explosion of makeover shows that disguised cruelty as tough love, and reality dating shows that continue to pit a parade of interchangeable women against one another for the affections of the same male stranger.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ten-time Grammy nom Monáe, an equally impressive singer-songwriter who has become a fashion industry darling, follows in Jones’ footsteps with her own fervent fan base.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Charlotte’s newest fine-dining darling is Albertine, with impressive food and service.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
Noun
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That's quite a compliment from the King of Horror, a man not known to keep mum if an adaptation of one of his works is not to his liking.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Sweeten it to your liking with dates, maple syrup, or not at all.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Growing up in this environment, Isabelle quickly appreciated the art of the process.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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