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
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Your loved one has so much to teach you.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
To the thousands of Syrians who lost loved ones, or were tortured, imprisoned or displaced by the Assad regime, their homeland had become a crime scene from which the top suspects disappeared en masse.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Authorities have expedited the process by getting DNA samples from family members who lost loved ones, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Kalra said the bill, which gives police agencies in California until 2027 to create policies that fulfill the new law, is meant to be a deterrent against coercive police interviews of family members left highly vulnerable by the shooting or serious injury of their loved one.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
From rushing out of the office to get party-ready, or hustling through the airport and reuniting with loved ones, to finally arriving at a glamorous night out with friends, each scene conveys merriment and personal style set against the backdrop of New York City.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Surviving Israeli hostages are finally home and reuniting with loved ones.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The White House Rose Garden is full of supporters and loved ones of Kirk.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Long loved for its ability to melt away tension, boost mood, and promote better sleep, the sauna blanket has officially entered the mainstream.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
On July 7, 1971, Courson and a few others hastily buried Morrison in a place he was said to have loved, Père Lachaise, before going public.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
The Universal Thread Essential Packable Weekender Duffel Bag is loved by customers who praised its functionality, particularly during short trips.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Newlyweds and Bachelor Nation stars Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar, who tied the knot in May, arrived looking loved-up and glowing.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Everyone loved this, so Federline claims — even Shaquille O’Neal and his family.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
To Arthur, who loved Larry and kept his drawings safe until the world remembered to look again.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Users loved Frankie's over-the-top reaction—and also predicted that her revenge would come shortly.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Like the woman who shared her August menu, other detainees in Richwood have shared similar complaints about deteriorating food quality with their lawyers and loved ones.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Your loved one has so much to teach you.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
To the thousands of Syrians who lost loved ones, or were tortured, imprisoned or displaced by the Assad regime, their homeland had become a crime scene from which the top suspects disappeared en masse.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Authorities have expedited the process by getting DNA samples from family members who lost loved ones, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Kalra said the bill, which gives police agencies in California until 2027 to create policies that fulfill the new law, is meant to be a deterrent against coercive police interviews of family members left highly vulnerable by the shooting or serious injury of their loved one.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
From rushing out of the office to get party-ready, or hustling through the airport and reuniting with loved ones, to finally arriving at a glamorous night out with friends, each scene conveys merriment and personal style set against the backdrop of New York City.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Surviving Israeli hostages are finally home and reuniting with loved ones.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The White House Rose Garden is full of supporters and loved ones of Kirk.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
The commissioning editor, Anne-Kathrin Brinkmann, loved it, and her colleagues loved it.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Long loved for its ability to melt away tension, boost mood, and promote better sleep, the sauna blanket has officially entered the mainstream.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
On July 7, 1971, Courson and a few others hastily buried Morrison in a place he was said to have loved, Père Lachaise, before going public.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
The Universal Thread Essential Packable Weekender Duffel Bag is loved by customers who praised its functionality, particularly during short trips.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Newlyweds and Bachelor Nation stars Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar, who tied the knot in May, arrived looking loved-up and glowing.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Everyone loved this, so Federline claims — even Shaquille O’Neal and his family.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
To Arthur, who loved Larry and kept his drawings safe until the world remembered to look again.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Users loved Frankie's over-the-top reaction—and also predicted that her revenge would come shortly.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
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For years, families hoping to make cherished memories at the attraction have had to weave around the animal rights protestors stationed on the sidewalk outside, equipped with signs, bullhorns, rosary beads and incense.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Viewer Reactions For many, the discovery struck a chord—a reminder of how old technology can hold the snapshots of our most cherished moments.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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My values include the beliefs that all of our students should feel safe, respected, and valued in our schools, that decisions should be made on the best available evidence and data, that our kids are not political pawns, that inclusion creates opportunity, and that schools shouldn’t ban books.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Their perspective seems to point to the fact that more practical, hard skills—such as how credit scores work, or how to pay off credit card debt—are valued over the soft skills that great works of literature might impress on young minds.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ahead, scroll on to discover Vogue’s favorite lip oils, featuring formulas adored by editors and makeup artists alike.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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He was adored by all his models with many of them calling him more than an agent in interviews.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Wilson’s family, cabinet, and staff enjoyed the film, while civil rights organizations protested across the country.—
Time,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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What one poll said about redistricting's political risks While the 3D Strategic Research poll found redistricting to be unpopular with Hoosier voters, other election reform efforts enjoyed wide support.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce could be seen down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Though D’Angelo only released three albums in his lifetime, his beloved 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, followed by 2000’s Voodoo and 2014’s Black Messiah, Hill wrote that the singer’s aching vulnerability and incomparable passion moved, and inspired, the culture.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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The fact that the film is named after its subject’s most beloved — and most despised by Hart himself — hit tells you everything.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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Mark Collins, who was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, said Canadians have long treasured their friendship with the United States and the fact that the US-Canada border is the longest undefended border on the planet.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Our overseas relatives followed her example, connecting through regular emails and calls and supporting Amber, who treasured their infrequent visits back to Australia.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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But there have literally been billions of people over the past two millennia who would have liked to know this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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