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Recent Examples of lovingly
Formerly known as the Intercontinental Hong Kong, Regent Hong Kong has been lovingly rebranded and revamped by furniture designer and architect Chi Wing Lo.
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Ann Lee, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
Long considered lost — overlooked, neglected and nearly irretrievably altered over time — it was lovingly restored by designer Trina Turk and her late husband, Jonathan Skow, and recognized as an early Lautner in 2014.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
And for those late nights and early mornings, the upstairs kitchenette, lovingly nicknamed the C&C Lounge (Coffee and Cocktails), serves the primary and guest bedrooms, offering a quiet retreat from the activity downstairs.
—Mina Loudermilk, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
But the Farmer's Dog, a healthy dog food subscription service, lovingly demonstrated its purpose with this touching commercial about a dog and its beloved owner.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
What was once slated to become a condominium complex has since been lovingly transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife and nature lovers alike.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The GableStage production, lovingly directed by Cruz, begins with a full moon casting its light on a shimmering, undulating ocean, the first of many breathtaking projections by Jamie Godwin.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Initially, neither party trusts the other, and the surprising but emotionally logical betrayal that prompts the film’s high-stakes climax carries a lovingly sincere intention.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
They were also filmed looking lovingly at each other before Chalamet planted a kiss on Jenner's lips, as seen in a video shared by CBS and MTV UK.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Ann Lee, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
Long considered lost — overlooked, neglected and nearly irretrievably altered over time — it was lovingly restored by designer Trina Turk and her late husband, Jonathan Skow, and recognized as an early Lautner in 2014.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
And for those late nights and early mornings, the upstairs kitchenette, lovingly nicknamed the C&C Lounge (Coffee and Cocktails), serves the primary and guest bedrooms, offering a quiet retreat from the activity downstairs.
—Mina Loudermilk, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
But the Farmer's Dog, a healthy dog food subscription service, lovingly demonstrated its purpose with this touching commercial about a dog and its beloved owner.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
What was once slated to become a condominium complex has since been lovingly transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife and nature lovers alike.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The GableStage production, lovingly directed by Cruz, begins with a full moon casting its light on a shimmering, undulating ocean, the first of many breathtaking projections by Jamie Godwin.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Initially, neither party trusts the other, and the surprising but emotionally logical betrayal that prompts the film’s high-stakes climax carries a lovingly sincere intention.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
They were also filmed looking lovingly at each other before Chalamet planted a kiss on Jenner's lips, as seen in a video shared by CBS and MTV UK.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
Adverb
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Embark on a scenic drive, but do so respectfully.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Own your vibe respectfully to strengthen home harmony.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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How much Texans are able to feel how the Comptrollers office is positively affecting their lives, making their lives safer, better, more affordable.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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There’s a romantic film positively gargantuan in scope that inspired hundreds of thousands of obsessives, but these two films could have aligned in being love stories about complete weirdos.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As Sarkozy notes appreciatively in his book, Le Pen, unlike many other political luminaries, came out in support of him after his sentencing.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
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This analysis was then repeated by journalists like Jonathan Rauch, who appreciatively cited Sides’s postmortem in an article published by the Brookings Institution.—
Jason Blakely,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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