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Recent Examples of valentine
On Valentine’s Day, Violet makes Mira a special valentine.
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Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Moss walks, talks, and even valentines The event got its start a few years back, when a Lewis & Clark student spent the summer working at Portland State University's Herbarium and fell in love with mosses, according to Parvaneh Abbaspour, Lewis & Clark's science librarian.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
The card maker started to mass-produce valentines, and from that point, romance and commercialism went into overdrive.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2025
Unlike traditional valentines, these cards were filled with insults and rejections rather than sweet sentiments, according to History.com.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Moss walks, talks, and even valentines The event got its start a few years back, when a Lewis & Clark student spent the summer working at Portland State University's Herbarium and fell in love with mosses, according to Parvaneh Abbaspour, Lewis & Clark's science librarian.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
The card maker started to mass-produce valentines, and from that point, romance and commercialism went into overdrive.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2025
Unlike traditional valentines, these cards were filled with insults and rejections rather than sweet sentiments, according to History.com.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valentine
Noun
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Shelton’s mother, Stacy, also paid tribute to him on social media.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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His most recent Instagram post is from 2024 and pays tribute to his deceased bandmate, Liam Payne.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Social media only sees about five minutes of her day, but the book lover is all too aware of how some viewers piece together brief slices of life and call it a full picture.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Arizona Big Buckle Shearling Leather Sandal This extra cozy take on the popular Arizona Sandal pairs an ultra-soft shearling lining with an oversized, elegant pin buckle that’s perfect for comfort lovers who still want to make a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bill Clinton, the sitting president, gave a eulogy.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night eulogy to his friend and band-leader Cleto Escobedo III.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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While everyone should limit sweets for overall health, people with healthy blood sugar control can usually enjoy high-sugar foods like Oreos occasionally without issue.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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An award-winning bakery is bringing the sweets back to Southington after closing its Factory Square location in October.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nguyen worries, however, that our urge to quantify the value of our lives and achievements is soul-sucking, and his worries are less fun to read about than his paeans to play.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
14 Jan. 2026
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The movie isn’t just a paean to a pioneer spirit.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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According to arrest paperwork, Stout was the boyfriend of the child's mother.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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In one photo from the New Year’s trip, Haack posed alongside ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, his wife Heather Rae El Moussa and boyfriend Chris Larocca as the group participated in après-ski activities.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pedro had painted the model in bright colors—red, blue, and yellow—and the circular ballet of the trio against the green jungle didn’t feel out of place; rather, the birds seemed to enjoy the homage being paid to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Weapons nominee Amy Madigan and husband Ed Harris twinned out in matching tuxedos on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, an homage to their own ceremony looks from 30 years prior.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An ex-girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice made a social media post Wednesday alleging domestic abuse.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The video led to widespread speculation that the SNL comedian had married his girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Valentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valentine. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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