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as in treasures
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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2
as in adores
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caresses
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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as in passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
her love for her children was truly selfless
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as in darlings
a person with whom one is in love
she is the love of my life
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as in likes
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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as in affairs
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of loves
India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
Fatima loves fashion, vintage markets, and charity shopping.
—Luba Kassova, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Evangeline Li is a high-net-worth curator based in London, who loves to shop luxury resale.
—Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Ramos loves the way the school brings the community together during annual staff and student sports games.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Ronnie Chieng plays a more successful agent who loves, or lives, to mess with Monica.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But maybe our president, who loves beautiful coal, could get a good deal for one at the White House.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Don’t forget the big guys No one loves offensive linemen like Steelers fans.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump has always had impulse control issues and loves to be the center of attention.
—Erick Erickson, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the cast of Shrinking.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Pamela Anderson is opening up about past loves – both far off and much more recent.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
In her memoir, Griffiths writes with deep wisdom and tenderness about both relationships, and about the ways in which grief is inextricably linked with our greatest loves.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Lucas and Max are the loves of each other’s lives.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Like most kids growing up in Rio de Janeiro, soccer was, and still is, one of his great loves, even though his playing days have long since passed.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The straight-leg jeans The debate between skinny and wide-leg denim rages on, but straight-leg jeans have quietly emerged as the middle ground pretty much everyone loves.
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
Fatima loves fashion, vintage markets, and charity shopping.
—Luba Kassova, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Evangeline Li is a high-net-worth curator based in London, who loves to shop luxury resale.
—Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Ramos loves the way the school brings the community together during annual staff and student sports games.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Ronnie Chieng plays a more successful agent who loves, or lives, to mess with Monica.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But maybe our president, who loves beautiful coal, could get a good deal for one at the White House.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Don’t forget the big guys No one loves offensive linemen like Steelers fans.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump has always had impulse control issues and loves to be the center of attention.
—Erick Erickson, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Sybil lives alone and spends her days fountain-penning personal letters and occasional emails that tell the story of her loves, losses, sorrows and deep regrets, through her alternately curmudgeonly and generous-hearted persona.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the cast of Shrinking.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Pamela Anderson is opening up about past loves – both far off and much more recent.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
In her memoir, Griffiths writes with deep wisdom and tenderness about both relationships, and about the ways in which grief is inextricably linked with our greatest loves.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Lucas and Max are the loves of each other’s lives.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Like most kids growing up in Rio de Janeiro, soccer was, and still is, one of his great loves, even though his playing days have long since passed.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loves
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William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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There wasn’t an official mother-son dance, but there was a picture of Joni and Connor dancing that the couple now treasures.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Coco adores people, greeting them with little chirps and melting with affection.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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Two others just miss the mark in terms of bringing their tensions to powerful resolutions yet benefit from who the camera adores.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mrigakshi is a science journalist who enjoys writing about space exploration, biology, and technological innovations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Does a body of artists, historians and music industry professionals truly represent the tastes and passions of the fans who actually bought the records, attended the concerts and kept these artists relevant for decades?—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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The reversal of fortunes is all the more striking, Moser and others say, because software stocks were Wall Street darlings in the years before AI’s ascent.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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As investors have witnessed capital shifting out of concentrated, high-valuation Mag 7 darlings, Dow constituents have enjoyed inflows as investors flock towards broader, higher-quality and inexpensive blue chips.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The reality is fashion fame today is measured in screenshots and likes, and not just traditional press coverage, a single great look, or even a consistent message across the season.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Davidson was not personally nominated at the BAFTAs, but the actor who played him in I Swear, Robert Aramayo, staged a shocking upset when he was announced as the winner in the Best Actor category, defeating the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Kaufmann previously served as senior VP of literary affairs at Legendary, overseeing IP acquisitions for its film and TV divisions, along with its European joint ventures.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Also in 1986, Diana had started to have her own affairs.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Loves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loves. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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