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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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
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Purchased more than 40,000 times in the past month, there’s a good reason these pillows are both shopper- and editor-loved.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
There are more people ostensibly invited to celebrate the love story of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce than there are tidbits of publicly available information about the nuptials of the world’s biggest star.
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Verb
Tremaine loved Knoxville’s idea and gave it the green light.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Purchased more than 40,000 times in the past month, there’s a good reason these pillows are both shopper- and editor-loved.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Noun
For most islanders—not to mention for most of us watching—the search for love is a false grail, belying a rabid, desperate host of social needs that actively undermine the pursuit.
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Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
There are more people ostensibly invited to celebrate the love story of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce than there are tidbits of publicly available information about the nuptials of the world’s biggest star.
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
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To adore the literary greats but reject any modicum of pretension?
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That’s how the Utah Jazz marketing department publicized the online sale of Darryn Peterson jerseys to adoring fans eager to purchase the uniform of the team’s first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Luca and Gerardo treasure their parents' heritage with joy and dedication.
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The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.
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India’s government, which has long leveraged a hard line on Pakistan for domestic political advantage, enjoyed a rally-around-the-flag effect that gave it a useful boost one year after a worse-than-expected performance in national elections.
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Away from basketball, the two players enjoy plenty of interests.
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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Richer, more concentrated Prosecco with delectable flavors of nectarine tart and apricot preserves with intense minerality and delicate bubbles that caress the palate.
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The inspiration came out of the genuine affection that both my troop and our trainers felt toward the pigs.
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White one-upped her player’s show of affection by wrapping both arms around her.
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Collins and Arenas are five-star talents, and while Collins’ stock is higher at the moment, Arenas easily could return to draft darling status with a strong start to the season.
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That includes Brazil and World Cup darling Scotland earlier in the week, putting the Tartan Army’s threats of ‘No Scotland, No Party’ under legitimate scrutiny.
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Trump has aggressively pushed for lower interest rates, repeatedly berating former Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not decreasing borrowing costs to the president’s liking.
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Add the greens and/or vegetables, in stages as necessary, and toss in the garlicky oil, then add the sauce and cook to your liking, stirring frequently.
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Prosecutors also alleged King fathered a child through an extra-marital affair and threatened the child’s mother to keep quiet.
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The two mid-half pauses for hydration (and advertisements) have been met with increasingly loud boos from crowds who are frustrated at FIFA turning matches into de facto four-quarter affairs.
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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