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

The company served as the title sponsor of All-Star Village from July 11–14 in Philadelphia, filling roughly 500,000 square feet with interactive exhibits, youth baseball activities, player tributes, food vendors, and a family party-like atmosphere.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Jim Carrey has paid tribute to his The Mask director Chuck Russell, who died Wednesday at the age of 74.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

Sharpton invoked Mississippi's history of racist violence during his eulogy, including the lynching of Emmett Till and assassination of Medgar Evers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
During his eulogy, Sharpton offered a $50,000 reward for anyone who brings a tip leading to an arrest or conviction in the case of Wells’ death.

— Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

Definition of eulogy

Noun

Our mom emphasized healthy eating and exercise, but our dad always had tons of sweets and junk food at his house.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Instead of choosing one flavor of pre-packaged candy, Swedish supermarkets and candy stores have a variety of bins full of sweets for shoppers to pluck from.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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Alongside a brand partnership with Beyoncé, who penned a paean to Levi’s on her most recent album, the company has also recruited a Bollywood star and top European and British influencers — most of them female — to sport its looks.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 9 July 2026
His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of paean

Noun

In Kansas, a Sedgwick police chief used Flock license plate readers to track his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend’s vehicles 228 times over four-plus months, The Wichita Eagle reported in 2024.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Burke went on to allege that Hernandez initiated their first kiss and asked him to be her boyfriend.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of boyfriend

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Yet, in typical Star Trek fashion, the episode finds ways to go beyond mere homage and make these elements fit comfortably into the larger Star Trek universe.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 July 2026
The project is set across three buildings named Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini, an homage to its history, with a new piazza that connects the site with the neighborhood.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of homage

Noun

The prospect of attending a raucous three-day party on South Beach comes as disappointing news to Joe’s girlfriend Jennifer (Teyana Taylor), who’s waiting for her own proposal.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 July 2026
Then, Yancy comes home to his girlfriend and baby mama to find Kai on the porch standing guard.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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