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

Inter Miami paid tribute to Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, after his death following an illness was announced on Saturday.

— Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Lupo died in 2020, and the royals shared a tribute to their late pup.

— Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

And even aside from those two big festivals, music lovers have even more excellent choices for live music that week.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
First of all, nature lovers take heart, because this millennium-old tree was not cut down just to make some whiskey.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 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

Semaglutide physically changes the experience of food by altering the tongue’s taste sensitivity, changing how taste genes work and shifting the brain’s reaction to sweets.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The café offering crêpes, waffles, gelato and Belgian chocolate, among other sweets, debuted at The Arboretum Shopping Center over the weekend.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweet

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

Diqui LaPenta’s boyfriend Rich Guadagno was aboard Flight 93, the plane passengers managed to crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, before it could be used to hit Washington, DC.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
In 2023, Paul was arrested for throwing a metal chair at her then-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, while her children were in the room.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of boyfriend

Noun

Wente also recently revived the Cresta Blanca label, an homage to one of the internationally renowned brands that called Livermore home in the 19th century.

— Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
When listening to McElligott’s radio call, Blue Jackets fans could hear an unspoken homage to Penguins legendary broadcaster Mike Lange, whose gravelly goal calls and distinct, quirky catchphrases thrilled listeners.

— Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of homage

Noun

Johnson created the story of Nancy (Emilia Jones), who is not a girlfriend, but a crush who Bourdain foolhardily (and under false pretenses) follows to Provincetown after not getting a writing fellowship.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2026
Sheila Kuehl played Zelda Gilroy, Dobie’s smart and confident classmate and eventual girlfriend.

— Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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