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
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The soles are equipped with the brand’s signature Cloudlift padding for all-day comfort—a feature that reviewers love.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Lister even had an unrequited love in the form of Red Dwarf's navigator Kristine Kochanski, played by Scottish pop-singer Claire Grogan (and then later by Chloë Annett).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Grandma loves to have something fruity on the dessert buffet, and strawberry is the prime pick for spring celebrations.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The soles are equipped with the brand’s signature Cloudlift padding for all-day comfort—a feature that reviewers love.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
And what if a team with a pick in the teens or early 20s falls in love with Simpson and wants to grab him at 11?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Lister even had an unrequited love in the form of Red Dwarf's navigator Kristine Kochanski, played by Scottish pop-singer Claire Grogan (and then later by Chloë Annett).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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Toward the end, Chino started feeling the rock & roll energy and leapt offstage, crowd-surfing into adoring fans.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum Santal Blush isn’t the only Tom Ford scent that Taylor adores.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Among the many things to treasure about living in North Texas are the beautiful parks and trails residents can visit throughout the year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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No one enjoys wearing stiff denim—especially not when you’re wedged into a middle seat at 35,000 feet or navigating cobblestone streets for hours on end.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The basis of the important therapy stems from studies showing that holding and caressing an animal provides benefits such as relaxation, lower blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and increasing positivity, according to the news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Williams knows how to humanize this bare-bones vocabulary, minutely adjusting the voicing of a chord or caressing the last of a set of recurring motifs with a regretful ritardando.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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An apology or a gesture of affection will go a long way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gomez recalled what the track is about with obvious affection.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The final spot could come down to the Bison or Richmond, another mid-major darling that didn’t win its conference tournament.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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If only—but at the end of the day, no food is a magic bullet, not even TikTok’s darlings.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Mar. 2026
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The style of the new cars are more to his liking.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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My artist friend, Heather Gentile Collins, came to the rescue and repainted the faces, as well as customized the swimwear to my liking.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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The affair between Clark and Carol called for some fairly ridiculous, kinky and specific acts in a hotel room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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An official briefed on the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss diplomatic affairs, told NPR that Israel saw positive signs from the Lebanese government in its approach to Hezbollah, but that the war would continue.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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