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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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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 affaire
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 May 2025
As her husband Sean also said, Emily only loves two people, herself and Nicky.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
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—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025
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Verb
Here are the top Blippi videos your kids will love from the week of April 28.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 May 2025
As her husband Sean also said, Emily only loves two people, herself and Nicky.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Noun
Armstrong remembers falling in love with the spirit of punk at a young age, and his interest in music had early beginnings.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
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Make a Mother's Day Scrapbook Turn those old photo and memories into something Mom can treasure.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Its eight half-hours don’t feel like time well spent so much as just spent, in ways too innocuous to hate but too tedious to treasure.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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Thousands of troops from multiple branches of the military rehearsed for weeks under the adoring eyes and feverish applause from the local people.—
Nga Pham,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Now, McTominay is in a team built around him and in a city that adores him.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Original price: $195 Moms of all ages will enjoy the soft touch of Cozy's Earth's Long-Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Meanwhile, passengers can enjoy shows and movies from their favorite streaming platforms by downloading content to watch anytime, anywhere.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Being tenderly caressed physically searched by a Transportation Security Administration agent.—
James Factora,
Them.,
11 Apr. 2025
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With her usual mastery of dynamics, Laferte starts out sweetly caressing each phrase.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their competitive spirit leads to unexpected sparks and, eventually, deeper affection.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as the couple is called in Scotland, were full of flirty moments throughout their day, sneaking in looks of love and small displays of affection.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At that point, the band had already transitioned from country stars to crossover darlings, racking up several of pop radio wins.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Derik Queen This year’s March Madness darling continues rising in mock drafts.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Once the results are tweaked to your liking, use the links the tools provide to book your trip.—
Craig Stoltz,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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How to wear the Italian manicure There are plenty of ways to style your Italian manicure to your liking.—
Alejandra Rodríguez,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Kate previously shared on a podcast that growing up, her family taught her the importance of appreciating the outdoors.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those individual developments are characteristic of a group that appreciates feedback.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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