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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
People work long hours, raise kids, care for loved ones, and hold communities together, yet life in New York is a monthly crisis.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Someone who should not stumble into this, who should not have to see the grave of her loved one defaced.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Braddy’s execution, the defense said, would devastate his family and loved ones.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
In an interview with NBC affiliate WLEX, Knuckles’ family asked why their loved one was shoveling snow and ice in the early morning hours after state officials had warned the public to avoid being outside in the extremely cold weather.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
After speaking with first responders and breaking the tragic news to her loved ones, Alison also headed to Parkview.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
While many were celebrating the holidays with loved ones in December, singer Keke Wyatt was in the hospital with her youngest child.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Even though the audience hated it, Susan and I loved it.
—Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Another editor loved the salt level of this chip, and the prominent corn flavor, but wished the chip was a little more crisp.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Three owners started things, but in 2021, a couple of frequent guests who loved the ranch took over ownership.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Everyone loved her and everyone learned from her.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Was that purposeful, given that everyone loved that scene from last season?
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
This is a family that has loved music for a long time, including the symphony.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Kevin Eltife, chairman of the UT System Board of Regents, said in a statement that Hicks always centered students in his decision-making and truly loved the university and its athletics.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Your 8th House of Psychology hosts Mercury, whose quincunx with unstoppable Jupiter in your sign could stir up important talks about money and trust with a loved one.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
People work long hours, raise kids, care for loved ones, and hold communities together, yet life in New York is a monthly crisis.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Someone who should not stumble into this, who should not have to see the grave of her loved one defaced.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Braddy’s execution, the defense said, would devastate his family and loved ones.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
In an interview with NBC affiliate WLEX, Knuckles’ family asked why their loved one was shoveling snow and ice in the early morning hours after state officials had warned the public to avoid being outside in the extremely cold weather.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
After speaking with first responders and breaking the tragic news to her loved ones, Alison also headed to Parkview.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
While many were celebrating the holidays with loved ones in December, singer Keke Wyatt was in the hospital with her youngest child.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Everyone loved her and everyone learned from her.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Even though the audience hated it, Susan and I loved it.
—Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Another editor loved the salt level of this chip, and the prominent corn flavor, but wished the chip was a little more crisp.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Three owners started things, but in 2021, a couple of frequent guests who loved the ranch took over ownership.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Everyone loved her and everyone learned from her.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Was that purposeful, given that everyone loved that scene from last season?
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
This is a family that has loved music for a long time, including the symphony.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Kevin Eltife, chairman of the UT System Board of Regents, said in a statement that Hicks always centered students in his decision-making and truly loved the university and its athletics.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In June, Cyera was valued at $6 billion in its seventh funding round.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Students adored Martin and word spread fast about his expertise as a teacher, and there were often long wait lists for his classes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Baldwin adored horses and went on to work as a trainer, teaching students in horse jumping.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This dish is best enjoyed shortly after it’s made.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Citi has enjoyed a 70% adoption rate of its proprietary AI tools, according to 2025 fourth-quarter findings, and colleagues across 84 countries interacted with the bank’s AI tools over 21 million times.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 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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In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Catherine O’Hara, the beloved, multi-award-winning actor, writer and comedian died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara, a beloved and iconic actor known for her roles in several Christopher Guest films, Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, and The Studio died on January 30 at the age of 71 in her home after a brief illness, a rep confirmed.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While dingoes are treasured, they’re also acknowledged as dangerous.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the soundtrack of his youth, Walter Thompson-Hernández and his friends liked to devise a game of escape.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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