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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Audiences love to see how Roddy changes up his look each season.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 19 June 2026
Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Sending love and strength to Deb and the entire family.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2026
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Verb
My mother loved me like crazy and taught me right from wrong, and my father was the sweetest guy in the world.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Audiences love to see how Roddy changes up his look each season.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 19 June 2026
Noun
Baer believes that most people’s problems stem from being raised by parents unable or unwilling to offer the sort of love that seeks nothing in return.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Sending love and strength to Deb and the entire family.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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Thousands of shoppers adore the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream for its lightweight, anti-aging, and deeply nourishing formula.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Rob-Will has the support of his adoring wildchild daughter, Oreana (Natalie Alyn Lind), but not of openly distrustful Rip, who gave the gun-toting Rob-Will that punch felt around the Dutton universe in their gas station first meeting.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Books represent truth, facts, analysis, all values that should be treasured and embraced but are now under assault in some quarters.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Adults can enjoy the spa, wine tastings, art classes, and live entertainment.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The blooms can also create issues for people who like to enjoy being in or near the water.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Kate could be seen reaching over to caress the back of Louis’s short blonde hair, showing off her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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And short hair always feels so good once the temperatures climb and the humidity sets in; keeping your neck free allows the cool breeze of a blasting air conditioner to caress your skin.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 June 2026
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Through a series of cinematic contrivances, Tess borrows Katharine’s skirt suit, claims due credit for her business sense, and wins the affections of Katharine’s financier boyfriend (Harrison Ford).—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Tremayne, a 2025 training camp darling, also had his share of highlights and seems to be in good position to retain his role as a depth receiver and special teams ace.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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The John Wells/Noah Wyle medical drama was an immediate darling in Season 1, riding that wave all the way to the Emmy for outstanding drama series.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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They’re affiliated with Mural Arts Philadelphia, the organization that partners with the Eagles to stage this annual event, and one of the men next to Sirianni apparently places his arm around Sirianni’s torso a bit too low for the coach’s liking.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The 2026 car is much more to Hamilton’s liking.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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According to their website, Ecumenical Hunger Program is a family affair.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Partey affair has hung heavy over a squad already trying to come to terms with a new coach in Queiroz, and who failed to qualify for the most recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — a competition Ghana have won four times, but not since 1982.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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