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
Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
But ProPublica and The Philadelphia Inquirer found that, as written, the deal will toss thousands of damage claims filed by individuals who lost a loved one or their sobriety to OxyContin.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
—Eleanor Nash
updated May 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Today, one of Barry's favorite activities for romanticizing her outdoor space is playing darts with loved ones.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Now, many people working to prevent suicide, including some who have tried to harm themselves or lost a loved one to it, are calling for a broader approach.
—Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Other families coping with loved ones’ injuries are expected to file lawsuits in the next three weeks.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026
While the late Irish businessman Ivor Fitzpatrick, who owned the yacht for the past few years, had loved owning it, his widow, Susan, has lowered the price with the goal of moving it more quickly.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
One neighbor who did not want to be identified said Falzone was a former teacher who loved classic music.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Sad to leave Lake Norman The couple loved hosting social gatherings and a big 4th of July bash, Donald Young said.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
But lighting is an intimate affair in this city; Los Angeles has long loved its ornamental and whimsical street lamps.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Since the beginning of the case, defense attorneys have argued that Winter’s parents loved their child and acted with no intent that would justify murder charges.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Critics loved this one, noting its great sense of scale.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
The Mission-style burrito, with its monstrous circumference and segregated ingredients, strikes me as a variation best loved by the people who grew up loving it.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Adjective
When a family loses a loved one, the team fills the box with fingerprints, hair locks and heartbeat strips.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
But ProPublica and The Philadelphia Inquirer found that, as written, the deal will toss thousands of damage claims filed by individuals who lost a loved one or their sobriety to OxyContin.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
—Eleanor Nash
updated May 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Today, one of Barry's favorite activities for romanticizing her outdoor space is playing darts with loved ones.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Now, many people working to prevent suicide, including some who have tried to harm themselves or lost a loved one to it, are calling for a broader approach.
—Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Other families coping with loved ones’ injuries are expected to file lawsuits in the next three weeks.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Spirit Airlines was the budget-friendly carrier America loved to hate.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026
While the late Irish businessman Ivor Fitzpatrick, who owned the yacht for the past few years, had loved owning it, his widow, Susan, has lowered the price with the goal of moving it more quickly.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
One neighbor who did not want to be identified said Falzone was a former teacher who loved classic music.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Sad to leave Lake Norman The couple loved hosting social gatherings and a big 4th of July bash, Donald Young said.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
But lighting is an intimate affair in this city; Los Angeles has long loved its ornamental and whimsical street lamps.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Since the beginning of the case, defense attorneys have argued that Winter’s parents loved their child and acted with no intent that would justify murder charges.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Critics loved this one, noting its great sense of scale.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
The Mission-style burrito, with its monstrous circumference and segregated ingredients, strikes me as a variation best loved by the people who grew up loving it.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
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Nestled in western North Carolina between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this cherished piece of the Tar Heel State includes picturesque Sylva, historic Dillsboro, and the beloved 200-year-old resort community of Cashiers.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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For many Black Americans, the decision was a death knell for a cherished pillar of the Civil Rights Movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Lloyd is respected around the league and is valued as a networker with many European connections, which was instrumental in the Wolves’ drafting of French center Joan Beringer last summer.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Many move around the country, going from deans to vice presidents, and on to president, and by that time they are conditioned to stay within the traditional behaviors of corporate expectations, where regularity is valued, and disruption is thought to create corporate liability.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The Jets could always re-sign Tyrod Taylor, who is adored by many within the organization.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everything can be enjoyed in the garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Or that Salieri once masturbated over his beloved piano in an unfruitful attempt to cure his writer’s block.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Even so, the coincidence feels like an anointing, long overdue for someone who has spent decades in just about every beloved franchise, quietly establishing himself as the most important—or at least prolific—person in genre entertainment.—
James Grebey,
Time,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Sterling’s call for a player’s home run became as treasured a part of a Yankees identity as an initial set of pinstripes or a championship ring.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.—
Ronald Blum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Schindler liked the way the Knights were able to play strong in those setbacks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Emerson never much liked Hawthorne’s fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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