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Recent Examples of puppy love
Lyrically, this song is pretty simple, but the complexity of the musical arrangement elevates it to something more than just a ditty about teenage puppy love.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Khalifa was feeling the puppy love during his interview with Buzzfeed Celeb as he was peppered with questions about his career while the dogs nibbled on his Nike laces and icy chain.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
The puppy love-romance between Arsin and Meiyu is what drives the story, but there’s not much to it beyond lots of silent camaraderie and fleeting glances.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Now, Scott's juggling high school hurdles like lacrosse, bullies, and puppy love with his new lupine identity — all while trying to protect his hometown from lurking threats.
—James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Khalifa was feeling the puppy love during his interview with Buzzfeed Celeb as he was peppered with questions about his career while the dogs nibbled on his Nike laces and icy chain.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
The puppy love-romance between Arsin and Meiyu is what drives the story, but there’s not much to it beyond lots of silent camaraderie and fleeting glances.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Now, Scott's juggling high school hurdles like lacrosse, bullies, and puppy love with his new lupine identity — all while trying to protect his hometown from lurking threats.
—James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puppy love
Noun
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To apply this to your space, think of form as function—but also with a hint of flirtation.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gavras doesn’t give her many new levels to play beyond a few scenes of mild flirtation; the character grows dull in all her unwavering conviction.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Humpback whales — which are found throughout all the Earth’s oceans — regularly face threats from entanglements with fishing gear, in addition to vessel strikes and ocean noise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Measures would typically be taken to protect business continuity, prevent unwanted entanglement and maintain control of her brand.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Puppy love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puppy%20love. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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