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

After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The show also featured poignant video tributes to Peart and original drummer John Rutsey, ensuring their legacies were honored.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

For dessert, there’s a delicious coconut cake or, for the chocolate lovers, a fancy sort of s’mores cake.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
That Lane, an animal lover who excels at cracking open crazy stories with humor, heart, and a litany of perspectives, would follow Flaco is no surprise.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

In a final ode to Graham, Hannity used his eulogy to rally support for Israel’s wars.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
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

Definition of eulogy

Noun

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

When his first love—a sharp prosecutor named Go Eun-sae (Ha Young)—suffers amnesia following a sudden accident, Tae-ha claims to be her boyfriend to protect her from the dangerous crime syndicate pursuing her.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Clenney is accused of stabbing her boyfriend Christian Obumseli, 27, on April 3, 2022, inside One Paraiso, a condo complex located at 3100 NE Seventh Ave.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of boyfriend

Noun

The result is a modern homage to analogue racing, all housed in a reinterpretation of TAG’s 39 mm Carrera Glassbox (a noticeable size difference from the previous collaboration’s 44 mm), which allows for a clear view of the dial and the flange.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
Mofongo with shrimp and garlic in an homage to Loiza in Puerto Rico.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of homage

Noun

The man, who requested anonymity due to fears of immigration consequences, told CBS News Miami that his girlfriend was transferred to ICE custody following a traffic stop.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Orzabal credits the quick reactions of Emily, his girlfriend at the time, for getting him to the hospital and saving his life.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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