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Recent Examples of lovingly
Once a textiles factory, the hotel has ‘shabby chic’ lovingly pinned to its moodboard, with peeling paint and exposed steel woven into its elegant, but deceivingly effortless, design.
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Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The couple had publicly but lovingly described some marital difficulties, yet there were still few outward signs the divorce was coming.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The food portions at Pupusas Central are large, as if lovingly served by my grandmother.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Connecting roots with Bantu tribes, the Digo community continues to protect forests lovingly referred to as ‘kayas’—meaning home.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
She is lovingly remembered by five children, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The lovingly restored 19th-century estate, brought back to life by husband-and-wife owners David and Judith Rinella, feels delightfully unhurried.
—Sarah Bisacca, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Each single one, individually, methodically, lovingly placed in its own cardboard sleeve after meticulous washing with liquid soap and a toothbrush to get all the dust out of the grooves.
—David Zane Mairowitz, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025
Though tiny, the cottage is a world-class museum, lovingly restored.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The couple had publicly but lovingly described some marital difficulties, yet there were still few outward signs the divorce was coming.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The food portions at Pupusas Central are large, as if lovingly served by my grandmother.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Connecting roots with Bantu tribes, the Digo community continues to protect forests lovingly referred to as ‘kayas’—meaning home.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
She is lovingly remembered by five children, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The lovingly restored 19th-century estate, brought back to life by husband-and-wife owners David and Judith Rinella, feels delightfully unhurried.
—Sarah Bisacca, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Each single one, individually, methodically, lovingly placed in its own cardboard sleeve after meticulous washing with liquid soap and a toothbrush to get all the dust out of the grooves.
—David Zane Mairowitz, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025
Though tiny, the cottage is a world-class museum, lovingly restored.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
Adverb
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The training covers how to respectfully engage with participants, how to use the mobile survey app and an overview of the counting process.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aisha kept her eyes respectfully averted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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On December 18, 2025, the North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, with assistance from the North Carolina SBI Crime Lab, positively identified the remains as Bethany Brown.—
Mark Price
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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After starting positively under Dyche, Forest have lost their past four games, leaving them four points above West Ham in 17th.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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
Adverb
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Soon the internet was flooded with memes of the president looking admiringly up at Mamdani.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
27 Nov. 2025
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In another photo, Gomez holds hands with longtime bestie Taylor Swift, 35, who looks at her admiringly.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 Nov. 2025
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“Lovingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovingly. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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