as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved
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as in valued
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressed
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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Recent Examples of loved
Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Today, Richards works as a consultant and advocate, assisting families with loved ones in cults.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Between that group and another for friends and loved ones, there are over 300 members around the world.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Iwamasa, whose father and brother attended the hearing, turned to Perry’s family and loved ones in the front row and offered them an apology.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Philanthropist Carolina Bonfiglio, a former Goldman Sachs banker and the cofounder and chief executive officer of the Walkabout Foundation, opened the doors to Popettina, a new concept store that houses everything from tableware to pre-loved ensembles.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
At a community vigil Tuesday night, dozens gathered at a local park to pray, light candles and embrace teary-eyed loved ones.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Click through to see if your favorite skin, hair, makeup, and body products were voted most-loved in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 29 May 2026
Then a peer counselor learned that Pemble-Belkin had loved snowboarding as a kid.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Many served communities that loved them.
—Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Mike and his brothers had an affinity for Frazier and also loved the Knicks’ enforcer, Dave DeBusschere, whom young Mike thought was the second toughest man in town, after his dad.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 29 May 2026
These honest, tender, and sometimes funny essays offer companionship for anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The couple have always loved being by the ocean together.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Batiz had always loved writing, even from a young age.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Adjective
Are there healthy ways to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the inevitable?
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Today, Richards works as a consultant and advocate, assisting families with loved ones in cults.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Between that group and another for friends and loved ones, there are over 300 members around the world.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Iwamasa, whose father and brother attended the hearing, turned to Perry’s family and loved ones in the front row and offered them an apology.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Philanthropist Carolina Bonfiglio, a former Goldman Sachs banker and the cofounder and chief executive officer of the Walkabout Foundation, opened the doors to Popettina, a new concept store that houses everything from tableware to pre-loved ensembles.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
At a community vigil Tuesday night, dozens gathered at a local park to pray, light candles and embrace teary-eyed loved ones.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Verb
Anyone who knew Berry loved him.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Click through to see if your favorite skin, hair, makeup, and body products were voted most-loved in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 29 May 2026
Then a peer counselor learned that Pemble-Belkin had loved snowboarding as a kid.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Many served communities that loved them.
—Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Mike and his brothers had an affinity for Frazier and also loved the Knicks’ enforcer, Dave DeBusschere, whom young Mike thought was the second toughest man in town, after his dad.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 29 May 2026
These honest, tender, and sometimes funny essays offer companionship for anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The couple have always loved being by the ocean together.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Batiz had always loved writing, even from a young age.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
Adjective
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Cesar was a cherished member of our school family, a child who mattered deeply to all who had the privilege of knowing him.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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After the final whistle blew, Poulin, 35, got the chance to share the win with her wife and cherished teammate.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Getting commercial property values back down to a 15% increase ceiling entailed manually reviewing the assessed values of hundreds of properties countywide, targeting anything valued under $5 million in 2023.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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With the company valued at roughly $4 billion and average daily trading volume of around 700k shares, many larger institutional investors may face practical limitations around position sizing and liquidity thresholds.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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And everyone adored the lead actor, Bill Paxton, who liked to toss a football with Wakita kids between shoots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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There are few sights as unanimously adored as a sunset.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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They are best enjoyed from Premium rooms on higher floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Luka Vuskovic enjoyed an impressive season on loan with Hamburg and caught the attention of clubs across Europe.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The couples and connections that formed also became beloved by viewers, especially for the reunion of Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, who ultimately won that season.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Yes, the setting is shockingly similar to those in the beloved HBO comedy series, complete with a midcentury house and plenty of real-life influencers.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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It’s treasured for its buttery texture and rich flavor, which come from the fish’s high natural oil and omega-3 content.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Designer Jean Patou first thought to create this ethereal scent during the Great Depression, as a potential revitalization of his business by offering something that could make someone feel rare and treasured with just a spritz.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt’s collaboration didn’t begin colorfully or dramatically; Fratti just liked Orcutt and said so publicly, prompting Orcutt to reach out, which resulted in their working—remotely, mostly—on a series of pieces.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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