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
  • Jovovich shared the photo as part of a tribute to Ever while celebrating her oldest daughter’s 19th birthday.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Each night will feature a set of fan favorites and greatest hits, as well as the touching tributes to late drummer/lyricist Neil Peart that have been a moving staple of the band’s ongoing Fifty Something tour.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Now comes Netflix’s spin on the romantic comedy to end all romantic comedies, starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden as the characters at the center of literature’s original enemies-to-lovers trope.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • This isn’t a eulogy for free enterprise, which Americans strongly support.
    — Jason Thurlkill, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Not eulogies that end at the graveside, but lives that carry the work forward.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of eulogy
Noun
  • Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus across the country by shopping for lanterns, new clothes, sweets and snacks ahead of the festival.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Our celebrations were led by women, my grandmother, mother, and aunts, who would meticulously clean the house and spend weeks preparing snacks and sweets.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of sweet
Noun
  • 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
  • His latest, The Case for America, is a paean to the founding ideals of the country.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of paean
Noun
  • Rashaun married her boyfriend Kyle Rehn on Valentine’s Day this year.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The 51-year-old former reality star took to TikTok on Thursday to celebrate her boyfriend Steve Neild’s birthday, and got support from her fans in the comments section.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of boyfriend
Noun
  • The Heritage Wing is the quieter, more reverential counterpart—lower-rise and more intimate, designed as a direct homage to the original 1962 Okura.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • That means arbitrary Drake covers and Max B homages, smooth ballads on smashing cougars and dirty macking.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of homage
Noun
  • According to People, Foxx and his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, 31, have officially welcomed their first baby together.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Clemency denied Weisheit had been on death row for 13 years after a Vanderburgh County jury convicted him of murdering Alyssa Lynch and her younger brother, Caleb, the children of his then-girlfriend, Lisa Lynch.
    — Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of girlfriend

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