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loved

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verb

past tense of love
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
Verb
  • Her Norma’s eager desire to entertain and be adored, in stark contrast to the modern-noir staging, becomes a clear sign of her derangement.
    Oussama Zahr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • These convolutions come across as brand management to the point of wish fulfillment; did a Fleischer Studios executive give the note that under no circumstances must the musical imply that Betty Boop is anything else than universally adored?
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Once opened, coffee loses flavor after two weeks and is best enjoyed within six months.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Deep Thought — the beloved boat that was ripped from Lake Michigan's shoreline in spring after months of abandonment — is officially up for auction.
    Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
  • The Cincinnati Music Festival The biggest names in R&B, hip-hop, soul and funk are coming to the Queen City for this beloved festival.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 July 2025
  • Stitch was envisioned years before and quite differently Sanders, 63, revealed that everyone's favorite extraterrestrial chaos agent was originally green rather than blue, and a forest dweller.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • Markets like Europe and Asia’s in particular have really appreciated the sports tourer.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
  • An adult/older teen home without any other pets would be appreciated.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Yet, for Howe, the image below will be cherished forever.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Despite the unprecedented challenges, Columbia University will remain a place where the pursuit of knowledge is cherished and fiercely protected, where the rule of law and due process is respected and never taken for granted, and where all members of our community are valued and able to thrive.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While the currency value falls, the prices of gold, silver and other precious metals tend to rise.
    Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • The yellow and silver precious metals have soared 30% and 35% this year, respectively.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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