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
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Our Testing Lab tried out the Uproot Cleaner Pro and loved it.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Baby Psalm's getting some love from his mama.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
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Verb
Murphy described himself as a big car guy, someone to loves the open road and car culture.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Our Testing Lab tried out the Uproot Cleaner Pro and loved it.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
Originally scared of cats, Cox fell in love with a pair of Scottish Folds his wife bought.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Baby Psalm's getting some love from his mama.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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Khedarrion loved helping his family and adored his principal.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Saturday Night Live host Matt Damon was cast as the adoring husband in Mom, an entirely inoffensive movie where nothing bad happens—something that mothers everywhere will enjoy.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Sterling’s call for a player’s home run became as treasured a part of a Yankees identity as an initial set of pinstripes or a championship ring.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.—
Ronald Blum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Junior pitcher Aleksandria Blanco enjoys a dramatic, concert-like effort for Oak Lawn.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During their first night together, just for an instant, Nikki appears to glitch, jerking back mid-kiss and looking at him with blind panic instead of undying affection.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Locals, even some hardened to the realities of big-time sports, bought into Kiffin’s genuine affection for the people and the place.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Fetterman was once a darling of the progressive flank of the Democratic Party in the lead-up to and during his 2022 campaign for Senate.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Reminiscent of the button-down shirt dresses of the 1950s, this darling dress embodies classic charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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This weekend, the Red Bull upgrade package seems more to his liking, and the gap to Hadjar was more than a second in practice.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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The princess has taken a liking to sports!—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Still, Chad and Lori had an immediate attraction to each other and began having an affair.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, a committee of Palestinian technocrats nominated to govern Gaza’s day-to-day affairs have yet to enter the enclave, said people close to the committee.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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