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
Julio Blanca,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Many Venezuelans were combing through wreckage in search of loved ones, while others turned to social media in an effort to find relatives and friends who had vanished in the disaster.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
With loved ones still in the country and communication lines disrupted, community members are anxiously waiting for news while organizing relief efforts from thousands of miles away.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
About two dozen advocates and loved ones of the people pictured looked on.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Keeping the details from loved ones wasn't easy.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
StockX, the 2015-founded online sneaker, streetwear and collectibles marketplace, has just gone live with its brand-new vintage and pre-loved selling function, StockX Listings.
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Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Always there for loved ones Haney was born and raised in Kansas City.
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Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Bobby Bobby Charlton is still loved across the pond for leading England to 1966 World Cup glory.
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Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Having grown up in the Philippines and surrounded by the music her parents loved, Leus saw an opportunity to pay homage to the artists who influenced her life while also raising awareness of Filipino music and artists from both older and newer generations.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
My mother loved me like crazy and taught me right from wrong, and my father was the sweetest guy in the world.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Or just even a simple statement, just to know that you are wanted, to know that you are loved.
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Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
How does that feel growing up in a place that’s not your own, in a family that’s not your own, and really not being loved?
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The pressure cooker of veterinary school, combined with my disconnection from nature and from the people who loved me and knew me best, left me increasingly isolated, lonely and depleted.
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Brad Ryan,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adjective
On Thursday morning, one day after a double earthquake rocked Venezuela, the streets of Caracas were filled with families seeking shelter and desperately looking for loved ones.
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Julio Blanca,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Many Venezuelans were combing through wreckage in search of loved ones, while others turned to social media in an effort to find relatives and friends who had vanished in the disaster.
—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
With loved ones still in the country and communication lines disrupted, community members are anxiously waiting for news while organizing relief efforts from thousands of miles away.
—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
About two dozen advocates and loved ones of the people pictured looked on.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Keeping the details from loved ones wasn't easy.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
StockX, the 2015-founded online sneaker, streetwear and collectibles marketplace, has just gone live with its brand-new vintage and pre-loved selling function, StockX Listings.
—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Always there for loved ones Haney was born and raised in Kansas City.
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Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Verb
That’s because their comfort is universally loved.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Bobby Bobby Charlton is still loved across the pond for leading England to 1966 World Cup glory.
—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Having grown up in the Philippines and surrounded by the music her parents loved, Leus saw an opportunity to pay homage to the artists who influenced her life while also raising awareness of Filipino music and artists from both older and newer generations.
—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
My mother loved me like crazy and taught me right from wrong, and my father was the sweetest guy in the world.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Or just even a simple statement, just to know that you are wanted, to know that you are loved.
—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
How does that feel growing up in a place that’s not your own, in a family that’s not your own, and really not being loved?
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.
—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The pressure cooker of veterinary school, combined with my disconnection from nature and from the people who loved me and knew me best, left me increasingly isolated, lonely and depleted.
—
Brad Ryan,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
Adjective
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The San Francisco art and film community is mourning the loss of two cherished figures after Judith Sheldon, 84, and her husband, Wylie Sheldon, 86, were found dead Monday in a car parked off Interstate 5 north of Redding.
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The siblings and their spouses, however, are frequent fixtures at royal family holidays and social events, with Mike describing riding in the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot as a cherished experience.
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But the company is no longer trying to convince investors that it should be valued like a fast-growing renewable developer.
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In a recent viral post on Instagram, a developer shared that he was charged $30,803 in fees to build a modest 747 square-foot two-bedroom home valued at $132,538.
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Martha died Monday, leaving behind a family that adored her, a church that loved her, listeners who learned from her and hundreds, probably thousands, of friends who will never know anyone like her again.
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The critically adored sequel reunites all of your favorite characters, including sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks), spaceman Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and cowgirl Jessie (Joan Cusack).
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The first thing Juan Ortiz, too, enjoyed doing in a wheelchair was playing sports.
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The mom-of-three—who shares daughters Honor, 18, Haven, 14, and Hayes with ex-husband Cash Warren—also enjoyed time at the tropical hot-spot in April during a family getaway.
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
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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.
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Fifty years later the beloved landmark was empty and ripe for reimagining.
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Most residents in town know it as The Little Red Schoolhouse, a beloved landmark that serves as a special beacon of history.
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The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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Amid the pullback, here are a few negative beta stocks to consider that are well liked by Evercore ISI.
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That’s why being liked should never be high on the list of any leader.
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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