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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
they were a loving family, supporting each other when times were bad
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2
as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
the homemade costume clearly showed the loving work that had gone into it
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as in kindness
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
with a fierce lovingness she has maintained her family's cherished heirlooms for future generations
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as in valuing
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in worshiping
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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3
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressing
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back
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Recent Examples of loving
American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.
—Sara Sidner, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
The fact of the matter is, relinquishing an effort to be kind and loving to your partner under the banner of being your true self doesn’t lead to a more genuine relationship, just a nastier one.
—Dr. Jacqueline Olds and Dr. Richard Schwartzs, CNBC, 10 May 2025
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Adjective
Housed in a charming building from the 1930s, the store prioritizes creating a safe and loving environment for all, embracing the timeless value of literature.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.
—Sara Sidner, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
The fact of the matter is, relinquishing an effort to be kind and loving to your partner under the banner of being your true self doesn’t lead to a more genuine relationship, just a nastier one.
—Dr. Jacqueline Olds and Dr. Richard Schwartzs, CNBC, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
Adjective
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While a hard, unblinking stare with stiff posture can signal aggression or resource guarding—especially over treats or toys—gentle, affectionate staring often expresses love.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Italian photographer Nicola Fioravanti was the overall winner in the professional division for his affectionate look at Morocco, his partner's birthplace.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Many participants with conflicting ideologies also reported cohabiting peacefully for the most part, while being careful not to bring up divisive topics and focus on their similarities instead.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Among the many points for assessing happiness around the world, like sharing meals with others and family bonds, researchers for the 2025 World Happiness Report looked closely at acts of kindness.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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While enjoying a diverse customer base, budget-friendly retail has been especially popular with younger shoppers, which has helped expand the segment to more than $510 billion globally in 2022, according to Verified Market Research.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Reza doesn’t let his meticulous consideration stop at the stunning accessories the masion offers.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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Using sonar systems on Sentry and the research vessel Atlantis, the team was able to successfully conduct meticulous surveys of the submarine.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Hybrid tea roses are the classic case as continual new waves of flowers depend on conscientious removal of spent blooms.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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And a committed Marxist's cold-blooded murder of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night was the natural and inevitable consequence of a conscientious, years-long campaign to dehumanize Jews and otherize all supporters of the world's only Jewish state.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Many of his followers are schoolboys — something that has sparked concern among educators worldwide.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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While the insurance industry is not opposed to a study, the way this legislation is structured raises serious concerns.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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