1
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
CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Everyone tries spitting fire, including Alesia, who loves it, and Daisy, who hates it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
My wife loves going down there and taking like strolls and walks and just eating good food.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
In charge of a leadership team of 70 employees, plus 900 more in his multiple restaurants, VinZant loves the intricacies of food and, especially, wine.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
It’s widely believed that Elizabeth II was buried with her wedding ring; as such, the mystery of the inscription remains a secret for the lifetime loves to share.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The Beagle, a part of the Hound Group, loves to exercise in your companionship.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The brand is building a world where golf intersects with everything else its audience already loves.
—Ryan Brennan
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
An elite athlete, the Kansas City Chiefs star played several different sports in addition to football; basketball was one of his next loves.
—Pj Green
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Depp poured a bit of his heart into the bottle by designing it himself and incorporating symbolism inspired by his tattoos, personal philosophy and the three loves of his life, ex-wife Vanessa Paradis and their children, Lily Rose-Depp and Jack Depp.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
This, Wright imagined, was one way Proxi might display its analysis of players’ minds, an aerial map of loves, phobias, triumphs, losses, pets, and near misses plus all the associations connecting them.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Because literature is a distillation of our loves and fears, of supposedly beauty and truth, its relationship with Mammon is at least distasteful and at most tragic, but the story of writing’s association itself is certainly an engaging story.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
A number of songs return to his deepest childhood musical loves.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Everyone tries spitting fire, including Alesia, who loves it, and Daisy, who hates it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
My wife loves going down there and taking like strolls and walks and just eating good food.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
In charge of a leadership team of 70 employees, plus 900 more in his multiple restaurants, VinZant loves the intricacies of food and, especially, wine.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
It’s widely believed that Elizabeth II was buried with her wedding ring; as such, the mystery of the inscription remains a secret for the lifetime loves to share.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The Beagle, a part of the Hound Group, loves to exercise in your companionship.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The brand is building a world where golf intersects with everything else its audience already loves.
—Ryan Brennan
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Here’s what to know about the real-life loves of the Malcolm in the Middle cast.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
An elite athlete, the Kansas City Chiefs star played several different sports in addition to football; basketball was one of his next loves.
—Pj Green
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Depp poured a bit of his heart into the bottle by designing it himself and incorporating symbolism inspired by his tattoos, personal philosophy and the three loves of his life, ex-wife Vanessa Paradis and their children, Lily Rose-Depp and Jack Depp.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
This, Wright imagined, was one way Proxi might display its analysis of players’ minds, an aerial map of loves, phobias, triumphs, losses, pets, and near misses plus all the associations connecting them.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Because literature is a distillation of our loves and fears, of supposedly beauty and truth, its relationship with Mammon is at least distasteful and at most tragic, but the story of writing’s association itself is certainly an engaging story.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
A number of songs return to his deepest childhood musical loves.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loves
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Kate Middleton adores Jo Malone London Orange Blossom for its citrus and white floral notes.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Agnes’ adoptive father, Commander Kyle MacKenzie (Nate Corddry), adores her, while her new stepmother, Paula (Amy Seimetz), is rather cold to her and is working toward the day Agnes is married and, thus, out of her house.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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So while much of the SEC sorts through uncertainty and roster churn, Georgia enjoys its spring with a rare sense of clarity, anchored by a core that's already taken the field together at Sanford Stadium.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Stagg coach Pat Kelly enjoys watching Farhan put forth performances like that.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And through all this, Saariaho’s elaborately beautiful orchestration scintillates, jabs, caresses, and swerves, giving all that vivid misery a sheen of lyric glamour.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 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
Noun
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Give siblings one-on-one time with parents as well as plenty of time to explore their own interests and passions.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Arsenal enters the match as the favorite, but Sporting has been resilient in the Champions League, rebounding from a 3-0 loss to tournament darlings Bodo/Glimt with a 5-0 thrashing in Lisbon.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After delivering back-to-back Cannes darlings with the Camera d’Or winner Girl (2018) and Grand Prix-winning Close (2022), Dhont is returning to Cannes with his third feature and his first period piece.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The company has raised more than $200 million in venture capital funding, with investments coming from the likes of SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Serena Williams’ firm Serena Ventures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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This year’s field feels particularly strong, with Rory McIlroy ready to defend his title against the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.—
Dennis Esser,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The vice president also seemed to echo Trump’s assertion that Leo should concentrate less on global affairs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Americans now voice confidence in Xi to do the right thing regarding world affairs, compared with 2023.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Loves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loves. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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