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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
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Joseph is a loving father of four.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Kirk had built a reputation as an activist in part by showing up on college campuses to sell conservatism to NPR-loving liberals.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Second, the Bengals will draft ball-loving, big-school prospects with elite traits at predictable positions of need.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Joseph is a loving father of four.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Sunflowers are another heat-loving summer flower that can be started outdoors in April in warm climates.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Kirk had built a reputation as an activist in part by showing up on college campuses to sell conservatism to NPR-loving liberals.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
Adjective
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Meanwhile, a secret love affair is affectionate and compelling.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cristian, who goes by CJ, is a cheerful and affectionate young boy who brings joy to those around him with his frequent smiles and laughter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets boast 11 first-round picks along with 14 second-rounders over the next seven years, valuing even marginal improvements such as pick swaps or extra second-round selections.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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And according to data from Opendoor, the preference for subdued shades extends to the front door as well, with 44% of homeowners valuing white, gray, gray-blue, and gray-green at an entrance.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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As a beautiful, palpably anxious bride, Camila Morrone’s Rachel, walks down the aisle to her adoring groom, Nicky (Adam DiMarco), the sound of labored breathing nearly drowns out the music.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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Or Father John Misty, who will headline there for adoring fans on Sunday evening.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Peaches is described as affectionate and well-balanced — enjoying car rides, treats and quiet time at home.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The basis of the important therapy stems from studies showing that holding and caressing an animal provides benefits such as relaxation, lower blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and increasing positivity, according to the news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Williams knows how to humanize this bare-bones vocabulary, minutely adjusting the voicing of a chord or caressing the last of a set of recurring motifs with a regretful ritardando.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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As warmer weather comes to Mlochowski Forest, 30 kilometers (19 miles) west of Warsaw, thousands of toads and frogs wake up from their winter slumber and begin their meticulous spawning journey to the marshes, a few kilometers away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their meticulous waste sorting systems make sustainable practices easier for staff to follow.—
Srinidhi Polkampally,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 47-year-old coach is cherishing the opportunity to play at Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The book was more of a cherishing exercise than a grieving exercise.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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