valentine

noun

Definition of valentinenext
1
as in tribute

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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valentine
  1. tribute
  2. lover
  3. eulogy
  4. sweet
  5. paean
  6. boyfriend
  7. homage
  8. girlfriend
Noun
  • But the love enduring at their center feels so profoundly misguided that even this extravagant tribute, arriving more than 150 years later, cannot entirely defend it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a tribute to Kieślowski’s Dekalog at the end of this movie.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • This is maybe one that a true pickle lover looking to experiment would really enjoy.
    — Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, in my experience, younger viewers today are far better film lovers than older ones.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Meredith decided to share her pregnancy news — and that Johnny would soon be a father of three, not two — in her eulogy at his and Matthew’s funeral.
    — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The new edition includes previously unseen archival photographs, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and a foreword from Oasis’ Noel Gallagher.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of eulogy
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  • This Season Any home baker knows that the key to keeping pastries soft and icing spreadable is to tuck your sweets into their own container.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Cravings Peak at Night Research shows that cravings for sweets and salty snacks increase throughout the day and are strongest in the evening, according to Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet
Noun
  • This paean to fun follows Hilton’s ambitious proposal to attempt to spearhead a state film and television tax credit program that could offer incentives as high as 60 percent for some productions.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The whole thing is a paean to friendship, unexpected success, and partying.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of paean
Noun
  • Throughout much of the season Elassal plays the dutiful friend to his core group — Lucy Freyer’s Billie, Owen Thiele’s Anton, Amita Rao’s Issa and Jack Innanen’s Paul Baker — and dutiful boyfriend to Rachel Marsh’s Carly.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The 35-year-old model and her boyfriend, Romain Gavras, 45, were photographed sharing a passionate kiss while walking through the streets of Rome.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of boyfriend
Noun
  • Clad in pink tiles, the second bathroom is an homage to the kitchen at Barragán’s Casa Pedregal.
    — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Prince William and Prince George both wore blue ties, not only a potential nod to Eton College’s school color but also a potential homage to Princess Diana’s blue coat from the same occasion more than 30 years ago.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of homage
Noun
  • The girls keep running into Lux (and to his nice new girlfriend) around town, and soon begin spending time with him on purpose.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Former Titans scout Blaise Taylor received consecutive life sentences after his conviction for poisoning his pregnant girlfriend.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
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