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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 worshiping
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
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 June 2025
Yo La Tengo’s 1997 feedback-guitar version is one of the most loving Beach Boys tributes.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
This is all reimagined into a very loving, new type of story.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 June 2025
In a choice that ensures the show resonates with viewers of all ages, Forever also spends time with their wise, loving, inevitably imperfect parents.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
This is a group of people who have welcomed her in like family and are very loving to Tina and kind to her.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 June 2025
Yo La Tengo’s 1997 feedback-guitar version is one of the most loving Beach Boys tributes.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
This is all reimagined into a very loving, new type of story.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 June 2025
In a choice that ensures the show resonates with viewers of all ages, Forever also spends time with their wise, loving, inevitably imperfect parents.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
Adjective
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So Pasadena Humane took to Facebook to help Art find a better match for his affectionate and playful energy.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Constance listed all the ways in which Minna had taught her to be more forthright and thoughtful and affectionate.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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However, be careful of blurring the distinction between professional and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Bring the mixture to a boil and let cool before enjoying.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Once home to Louis XV’s architect, the property underwent a meticulous four-year renovation before reopening to what is now one of the most luxurious properties in the city.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Later, as the way opened, Swedish producers and artists, from Denniz Pop to Max Martin, would follow, bringing glossy, meticulous pop to the global marketplace.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
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Mowery recently launched Azure Road, a new culinary, travel, and lifestyle publication for conscientious consumers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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For each of us, conscientious use of this planet’s resources will need to be a lifelong endeavor.—
Andre Garron,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2025
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Videos appreciating that remix have since had millions of views.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Doing so allows clients to reclaim assets that will benefit from a step-up in basis at death while moving appreciating assets outside of their estate.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Bell shared photos on her Instagram Stories of the comedian joining her backstage, patting powder onto her cheeks.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The two critics congratulated him, patting him amiably.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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