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Recent Examples of love
Verb
For texture, Drew loves working with plaster and lime wash to create that softness. Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025 Jelly Roll: Review As with her 2022 Humble Quest Tour, Morris will be joined by her closest fan, son Hayes, who is already a road warrior who travels well, loves to visit catering and hang out with mom’s band. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
People on campus, in Connecticut and beyond, started falling in love with him. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025 The season finale capped off an excellent run of episodes with a closer that was all about grand gestures for love. Breanne L. Heldman, EW.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for love
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
  • That daily visit earns Wendy fresh milk and cheese, while Anita’s chickens occasionally provide eggs — tiny, but treasured.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • The group won the 2024 Mercury Prize with debut album This Could Be Texas, and proved how the U.K.’s grassroots scene is continually producing stellar acts, and why it must be protected and treasured.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Superstars must come to an understanding that their life will never be the same as the many people who adore them.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
  • Mensah is adored by her superiors at Netflix after delivering a string of hits, including Adolescence, Baby Reindeer, and The Gentlemen.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Visitors can also enjoy a dozen dining options with cuisine inspired by the region, 24 bars, Mariachi performances and shopping from local artisans, according to a news release.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • And while everyone tends to enjoy the release videos, the internet scrutiny surrounding the Colts might cause teams to think twice in the future.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • The monologue touches Ellie, who caresses her girlfriend’s face.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
  • Song, not one to be ruled by trends, has found a way to tap into bouclé’s truest original intention: that of softly caressing, thanks to those looped fibers, whoever decides to perch on it.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The dynamic may be marked by frequent ruptures, including arguments, silent treatment or emotional withdrawal, followed by sudden closeness, reconciliation or affection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • However, oxytocin levels don't rise from initiating interaction but only when their affection is reciprocated by their peers, which means dogs thrive on mutual companionship.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • But after spotting this darling satin option for just $60, that problem’s officially solved.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
  • And don’t be alarmed if your pee smells a little funky after eating these delightful darlings.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Sweeten it to your liking with dates, maple syrup, or not at all.
    Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
  • That's quite a compliment from the King of Horror, a man not known to keep mum if an adaptation of one of his works is not to his liking.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Shepperson said his brother B.J. loved horses and would have really appreciated what this program is doing to help other veterans.
    Kennedy Hayes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
  • Clara Karger, a spokesperson for Bass, said her boss appreciates that the council gave the authority for the LAPD to increase recruitment — adding as much as 480 officers — if financial circumstances improve.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025

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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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