love child

Definition of love childnext
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an illegitimate child a woman who claimed to be the love child of two of Hollywood's most beloved stars during its golden age

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Recent Examples of love child Dismissing such conflicts as a grotesque but meaningless assemblage of scandals—the love child of Teapot Dome and Watergate—would be a mistake. Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026 If the beautiful ironwork pieces from Cox London and vintage filigree got together, this sconce would be their love child. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026 This fresh take on a beefy holiday main dish could be considered the love child of a humble pot roast and a bowl of French onion soup. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 Your 2am Ben & Jerry’s might soon be delivered by what looks like the love child of Wall-E and Lightning McQueen. Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for love child

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“Love child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20child. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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