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

All 32 clubs will recognize the military community through special gameday tributes, community events and charitable initiatives that build on the league's year-round commitment to those who serve.

— Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
As a tribute to Luca Meda, Ron Gilad took Meda’s original kitchen island design and transformed it into a poetic fountain with four faucets.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

But only recently has America’s Finest City emerged as a culinary mecca where savvy food lovers come in search of their next great meal.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
As holiday season approaches, the TIME team has pulled out a selection of 10 best game and play items from the list that would make a perfect gift for the parents, little ones, and fun-lovers in your life.

— TIME Staff, Time, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

As the audience applauded, Stewart launched into his joking eulogy.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
These pressures are creating a new slate of indie filmmakers who aren’t posting eulogies to Hollywood on Threads or waiting for the good old days to return.

— Chaseedaw Giles, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of eulogy

Noun

Stations is at its heart a love story, a furious, tender, potty-mouthed paean to loyalty and generosity of spirit.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
His prose is energetic, occasionally overexuberant — and, above all, a paean to Capra’s enduring importance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of paean

Noun

In this light, Kanye West’s intermittent admiration for Hitler seems less an anomaly than an homage to a venerable tradition.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026
Throughout, Dirand immersed himself in Mizner’s doors, ceilings, and patterns so that the new rooms would be a true homage rather than a copy.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of homage

Noun

Earlier Thursday, James Pavatt, 73, received a lethal injection at an Oklahoma prison for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend's estranged husband in 2001.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Crow-Armstrong’s parents, Matt Armstrong and Ashley Crow, along with his girlfriend and lifelong friends who traveled to be present for the announcement, all came together to share in his MVP moment.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

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