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Recent Examples of lovingly
Another photo focused on the sonogram images, while the last shot showed Dawson and Sykes gazing lovingly at one another, while Iris stood next to them in front of the ocean.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The first engagement photo shows Travis proposing on bended knee as Swift lovingly rests one hand on his face.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In what will be remembered as one of the pop culture moments of the decade, Swift and Kelce delivered the good news via a joint Instagram post, sharing a photo of the footballer down on one knee as Swift lovingly cradles his face.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
This summer has been all about cozy charm, nostalgic touches, and homes that feel lovingly lived-in—with a fair share of craft nights.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
The filmmaker was lovingly remembered in tributes from Alison Brie, Adam Pally, Molly Shannon and many others.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2025
The story of the Kim family and their Toronto convenience store blends generational and classic comedy by lovingly tweaking expectations about Korean parenting and stereotypes (Simu Liu cannot keep his shirt on as our first Asian himbo).
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The costumes and music and cinematography are all great and lovingly crafted, though at times a shot here or there looked weirdly fake.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Gotham’s streetwise chronicler of fashion trends is the focus of this feature doc lovingly produced by Philip Gefter, an alum of the New York Times, where Cunningham worked for nearly 40 years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The first engagement photo shows Travis proposing on bended knee as Swift lovingly rests one hand on his face.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In what will be remembered as one of the pop culture moments of the decade, Swift and Kelce delivered the good news via a joint Instagram post, sharing a photo of the footballer down on one knee as Swift lovingly cradles his face.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
This summer has been all about cozy charm, nostalgic touches, and homes that feel lovingly lived-in—with a fair share of craft nights.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
The filmmaker was lovingly remembered in tributes from Alison Brie, Adam Pally, Molly Shannon and many others.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2025
The story of the Kim family and their Toronto convenience store blends generational and classic comedy by lovingly tweaking expectations about Korean parenting and stereotypes (Simu Liu cannot keep his shirt on as our first Asian himbo).
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The costumes and music and cinematography are all great and lovingly crafted, though at times a shot here or there looked weirdly fake.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Gotham’s streetwise chronicler of fashion trends is the focus of this feature doc lovingly produced by Philip Gefter, an alum of the New York Times, where Cunningham worked for nearly 40 years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
Adverb
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There’s still a gap between approaching native traditions respectfully and approaching them with true understanding.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Sep. 2025
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Legendary college players including Jayden Daniels, Barry Sanders, Baker Mayfield, Eddie George, Tim Tebow, Robert Griffin III (respectfully known as RGIII) and Gino Torretta.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This speculative trend has also positively impacted peers like Opendoor, which has nearly tripled in value this year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Fans responded positively for the return, filling Miami Gardens with orange and green.—
Jayden Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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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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“Lovingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovingly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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