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Recent Examples of lovingly
The black-and-white photo shows the moment Rucker popped the question with him down on one knee and Deahl lovingly looking down on him, smiling.
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Diana Leyva, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The black-and-white photo shows the moment Rucker popped the question with him down on one knee and Deahl lovingly looking down on him, smiling.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
In it, her sister cradled the baby boy in her arms, looking down lovingly at him.
—Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In the October 3 clip, the owner can be seen lovingly carrying her Pomeranian in her arms.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery At Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery, tastings are held in a converted horse stable that’s lovingly called the Red Barn today.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Think soaring ceilings, mid-century swagger at the dramatic Shelborne Bar, and a mint-green pool anchored by its original 1950s diving board — lovingly restored and still stealing the show.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
That family history was both the right fuel for Piccard and something to live up to, a fact that filmmaker Dower lovingly interprets through a stunning wealth of archival footage and first-person interviews within his film’s compact running time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
There, twice a month, the Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society holds court, its members arrayed in corsets, feather boas, ripped jeans and lovingly detailed costumes that evoke their favorite movie's main characters.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Diana Leyva, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The black-and-white photo shows the moment Rucker popped the question with him down on one knee and Deahl lovingly looking down on him, smiling.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
In it, her sister cradled the baby boy in her arms, looking down lovingly at him.
—Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In the October 3 clip, the owner can be seen lovingly carrying her Pomeranian in her arms.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery At Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery, tastings are held in a converted horse stable that’s lovingly called the Red Barn today.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Think soaring ceilings, mid-century swagger at the dramatic Shelborne Bar, and a mint-green pool anchored by its original 1950s diving board — lovingly restored and still stealing the show.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
That family history was both the right fuel for Piccard and something to live up to, a fact that filmmaker Dower lovingly interprets through a stunning wealth of archival footage and first-person interviews within his film’s compact running time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
There, twice a month, the Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society holds court, its members arrayed in corsets, feather boas, ripped jeans and lovingly detailed costumes that evoke their favorite movie's main characters.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
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Also, trying to mindfully and respectfully removed the remains from the victims.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Oct. 2025
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How to celebrate the Day of the Dead respectfully?—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Even though the outlook was unchanged, it's being viewed positively by the market because a cut was feared.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nomadnest Portable, Modern Tiny House The spacious, three-bedroom flat on wheels is almost 400 square feet and positively palatial compared to the average RV.—
Travel + Leisure Staff,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Speaking from his longtime home in La Quinta, near Palm Springs, Reid chuckled appreciatively when reminded of the late Franklin’s praise for him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Longart spoke admiringly about Kirk’s ability to attract a diverse group of mourners.—
Enrique Limón,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Lovingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovingly. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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