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Recent Examples of lovingly
Equally transporting was an afternoon spent at Fazenda Bananal, a 17th-century farm in the nearby mountains that’s been lovingly restored and converted into a center for arts and agriculture.
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David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
At one point, Perry lovingly glanced at Trudeau.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In the next, her husband looks on lovingly while their toddler gazes at the baby with joy, curiosity and awe.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Communicating directly and lovingly with your child is key, Edwards said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
With Mars also in Scorpio, you’re being guided to deepen your bonds or lovingly release what’s no longer aligned.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 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
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
David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
At one point, Perry lovingly glanced at Trudeau.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In the next, her husband looks on lovingly while their toddler gazes at the baby with joy, curiosity and awe.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Communicating directly and lovingly with your child is key, Edwards said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
With Mars also in Scorpio, you’re being guided to deepen your bonds or lovingly release what’s no longer aligned.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
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High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the coast and throughout the Bay respectfully.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even as tourists from around the world wander the cemetery, the Jiménez family treats the holiday as a sacred communion, inviting outsiders only to witness and participate respectfully.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Scrolling social feeds reveals a relentless parade of fireplace mantels draped in plaid and velvet, clusters of vintage nutcrackers beneath dark-wood shelves, and tablescapes positively roaring with holiday maximalism.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Scarbrough handed out two surprise scholarships to youth who have contributed positively to the Milwaukee community.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Nov. 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
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Jeremy Carl, recently nominated to become an assistant secretary of state, has written admiringly of Christian nationalism, and is close with Abbotoy.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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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 9 Nov. 2025.
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