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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2
as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
she is the love of my life
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3
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 affair
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Judges seem to love Rivera’s showmanship, which could lend to strong scores in New Orleans.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Nicole Sands, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The award-winning legends star as women whose longtime husbands come out as being in love with each other and intend to marry.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Verb
And if your own people don’t love it, why would anyone else?
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Judges seem to love Rivera’s showmanship, which could lend to strong scores in New Orleans.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Crafted as a concept album, Midnights draws inspiration from various sleepless nights, exploring themes from self-reflection to revenge fantasies to falling in love.
—Nicole Sands, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The award-winning legends star as women whose longtime husbands come out as being in love with each other and intend to marry.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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Ronaldo and Zidane have become so adored based upon, say, that goal against Compostela or that Champions League winner against Bayer Leverkusen — and various compilations — that there’s actually no rational analysis about their careers.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Smith particularly adores the 90-minute Bottled-in-Bond Warehouse Tour and Tasting at Heaven Hill and the one-hour Rickhouse Barrel Thieving at Bardstown Bourbon Company.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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His music is treasured by a small but intensely dedicated fanbase that includes more than a few rock legends who came up alongside and after him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dine-in customers nationwide had the option to enjoy endless boneless wings and fries for $19.99, and the deal allowed use of brand's 26 sauces and dry rubs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Much of that is down to the American ingratiating himself after saying a couple of phrases in Catalan, enjoying a beer with supporters outside the stadium, and getting behind the players inside it.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pulling out the rocket launcher Mac had bought him on the dark web, Dennis was genuinely overcome, caressing his bucket-list war weapon in stunned gratitude, while Mac beamed in what, on any other show, would be heartwarming friendship.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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The drives summoned by Gill and KL Rahul have been things of beauty, caressing the ball to the fence with such effortless ease.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Having witnessed Axel's affection firsthand, Ollie's staff members are perplexed that the pup hasn't found his forever home, despite searching for an adopter for over a year.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Leah Fry, 29, was not ready for the adorable and loving words her toddler, Selah, would say in a moment that beautifully captured the child's deep and innocent affection.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The brand’s latest Color Series Mason jar collection nods to classic designs of the past, with darling details that bring nostalgic charm to any space whether they’re used in the kitchen for food storage or around the house as decor.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Milwaukee has arguably moved ahead of Tampa Bay and Cleveland as baseball’s small-market darling.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Return the pan to the oven and cook 5 minutes more or until the cheese is melted and browned to your liking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to hit the selection of serious salsas to finish them off to your liking and grab a mezcal from the adjacent ReyRey bar.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In the United States, climate ambition is increasingly becoming a state-by-state affair.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But connecting with the hits of his youth must have had an energizing effect, because both La Perfecta II (2002) and Ritmo Caliente (2003) were profound, funky affairs.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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