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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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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
CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
In truth, the man was just trying to make a movie about how even the most loving relationships can be tested by the roaming fantasies of the human mind.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
While a decline in animal and plant species cannot be directly tied to saltiness alone, native plants and all sorts of water-loving animals are impacted by saltier-than-natural conditions around the world.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Jamoni is a happy, curious, and resilient child with a sweet and loving temperament.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
In truth, the man was just trying to make a movie about how even the most loving relationships can be tested by the roaming fantasies of the human mind.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
The film starring Kate Hudson and High Jackman brought back happy memories of Moore's Diamond-loving former husband Bruce Willis.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
While a decline in animal and plant species cannot be directly tied to saltiness alone, native plants and all sorts of water-loving animals are impacted by saltier-than-natural conditions around the world.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
Adjective
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Yet despite being the boss at work, the 52-year-old mother and stepmother of nine children could also be funny and affectionate with family.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, many have stopped seeing Pretty Woman as an affectionate fairytale.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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He’s disciplined in academics and friendships alike, valuing structure and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 23-year-old throws from a funky arm slot, which is something the Jays seem to be valuing in relievers this winter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Leave it to a Housewife to find an adoring gay to glom on to.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wilson, 64, was a UC Davis statistician and an adoring grandmother.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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This successful squad is led by head coach Omar McMillan, who is really enjoying the ride this season.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The 39-year-old Nigerian-British actress hit the first official awards show of the season, donning a canary yellow gown and caressing her bump as the cameras flashed.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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In one instance, Alix leans in to whisper something in his ear while caressing his back.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 Jan. 2026
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Originally built in 1991, the 3,416-square-foot single-level estate recently underwent a meticulous reimagining—one that balances durability and artisan craftsmanship.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Expect that particular blend of confident, meticulous, and charismatic service that’s found in its purest form in old Sicilian restaurants, and the most divine selection of puddings and gelato for a sweet-toothed finale.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Collins is soaking in every moment of motherhood, cherishing each first moment with her little one.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Just really cherishing music of the past, and put my spin on it, and my ideologies.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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