VALENTINE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

valentine

noun

Definition of valentine

as in tribute

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as in lover

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Recent Examples of valentine Vinegar valentines made their way across the pond to the United States in the mid-1800s. — Melissa Chan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026 According to Britannica, some historians say that modern valentines arose from the German tradition of friendship cards, known as freundschaftskarten. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2026 This negative space French tip captures the nostalgia of cutting out paper hearts for your valentine. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 Include some non-infused valentine’s chocolates to the gift so there is something to snack on that won’t get everyone even higher. — Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valentine

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Noun

It was immediately preceded Friday by the California premiere of composer and saxophonist Steven Banks’ to be free, a stirring, deeply felt tribute to Nina Simone that was co-commissioned by La Jolla Music Society.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Those boos gave way to cheers when the Red Sox played a 90-second tribute video after the bottom of the first.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Coffee lovers who appreciate a deep and strong cup of Joe may especially enjoy brewing coffee with a percolator.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

Sharpton delivered the eulogy at Wells’ funeral and has frequently appeared at news conferences alongside Crump, demanding answers about what happened to the teen.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Robert Taylor counted Ronald Reagan among his closest friends, close enough that the future president delivered a eulogy at Taylor's funeral in 1969.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of eulogy

Noun

The whole thing is a paean to friendship, unexpected success, and partying.

— Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
The invigorating result, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, is a portrait of friendship and camaraderie as much as a paean to an era of experimental New York theater that still shines like a beacon.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of paean

Noun

The boyfriend of an 18-year-old college soccer player in Washington County, Pennsylvania, is accused of fatally stabbing her, putting her body in the hatch of her vehicle and recruiting his mother for help disposing of the body, authorities said.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The account from the younger brother of Panettiere’s boyfriend and longtime abuser confirms that Panettiere was potentially the victim of a drug overdose.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of boyfriend

Noun

And certainly, an homage to the importance and brilliance of sea creatures.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
OpenAI’s lookbook for their capsule collection is an apparent homage to tastemaking brands like Kith and Aimé Leon Dore, two labels that turned laidback knitwear and box cut T-shirts into trends that saturated menswear in the last few years.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of homage

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