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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
they were a loving family, supporting each other when times were bad
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2
as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
the homemade costume clearly showed the loving work that had gone into it
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as in valuing
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in adoring
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressing
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 loving
Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
Knight makes sure this is a loving return to a property that still provides a good time at the movies, and a reason to stay through the end credits.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Sports-loving Kim has re-committed to developing athletic talent as a tool to promote North Korea internationally, according to a report by South Korea’s Unification Ministry.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Adjective
That biography took the form of a dark romance between the self-lacerating Louis and his fiercely loving but brutal maker, Lestat, filtered through the former’s brooding subjectivity.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
Knight makes sure this is a loving return to a property that still provides a good time at the movies, and a reason to stay through the end credits.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Verb
Hillau confirms guests at Le Barthélemy are loving crochet textures that feel both comfortable in the Caribbean heat and polished enough for evening wear.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Sports-loving Kim has re-committed to developing athletic talent as a tool to promote North Korea internationally, according to a report by South Korea’s Unification Ministry.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
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Rather than the vitriol usually reserved for star players on opposing teams, Wembanyama has been met instead with an affectionate curiosity from some fans and a reluctant respect from others.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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In a few photos, the pair gazed into each other's eyes with warm, affectionate expressions.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Sportsbooks are still valuing the Spurs as the better team on a game-by-game basis, based on the spreads.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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The big story In 2026, animal spirits are driving investments in artificial intelligence firms, valuing stocks such as TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix at over a trillion dollars.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The Haitian national team pulled up to their hotel in Quincy, Massachusetts ahead of their first World Cup match to dozens of adoring fans ready to welcome them to New England.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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But there was no wave to her adoring fans from Williams, no acknowledgment that this was anything out of the ordinary for her.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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As a result, the crowd is a mix of everyone from brunching neighborhood residents and locals on staycations to international tourists and older couples enjoying the city for the weekend.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sowah enjoying life in the Bay Mielah Sowah is a long way from her hometown of Brisbane, Australia.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The couple posed for photos at the event, drawing attention to their gestating bundle of joy by framing and caressing Palvin’s belly.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other apps that use AI or offer financial advisory services, such as Origin, may be a better option for meticulous investors, as they’re dedicated to tracking market trends and providing precise feedback on your investments.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The Formula One Ranks At Age 29 Miami Grand Prix President Katharina Nowak joins Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone F1 edition to discuss her first year at the helm of Miami’s Formula One race and the meticulous execution behind the premier motorsport event.—
Jabari Young,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Above and beyond, make this a period for living in the moment and appreciating the beauty that the universe is offering you.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Defined‑benefit pensions gave way to 401(k)s; long‑term care remained largely uncovered; tax and housing policy rewarded holding onto appreciating property rather than making room.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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