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

In particular, Beck tinkered with a Prince-ish ode in partial tribute to Leigh.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Today’s Theme This crossword is a tribute to Scrabble, another beloved pastime of word nerds.

— New York Times, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

This year, there’s something for nearly every interest, from cheese lovers and bookworms to crafty adults and puzzle enthusiasts.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
This is our introduction to He and She, two clownish, pugilistic lovers who are locked in a war of words, even as a literal war rages outside.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

The eulogy led to applause both in the church and among crowds listening outside.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
She’s never spoken about Diana in post-1997 interviews—in contrast with her younger brother, Charles Spencer, who became the unofficial representative of the Spencer siblings following the delivery of his powerful eulogy at Diana’s funeral.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of eulogy

Noun

On the sundeck, for example, candy floats in the resin bar top and Murano glass sweets sit on the front of the hot tub.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
In the village of Elos near Chania, chestnut celebrations in late October or early November put roasted nuts and sweets preserved in syrup on the table.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweet

Noun

During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
After replaying Colbert’s Emmy acceptance speech, Kimmel playfully lambasted his friend for giving a sweet paean to his wife, Evie, which made all the other late night hosts look bad with their own wives.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of paean

Noun

The movie’s antihero, Doug (Will Brill), is a middle school theater teacher plotting his revenge against his ex-girlfriend Abigail (Gillian Jacobs), also a teacher — and her new boyfriend, the more charming Principal Brady (Rob Lowe).

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Her father, Skip Panettiere, is on the guest list as are a handful of Hollywood heavyweights and celebrities, though her mom, Lesley Vogel, her former boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were not invited, per TMZ.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of boyfriend

Noun

On many of the songs, Beck broke into a falsetto that was a direct homage to Prince.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Thom Browne’s signature white, red, and blue stripe can be traced along the inside of the earcups, an homage to the Bemberg lining found in its suiting—one that can be spotted when the headphones lay flat along the wearer’s neck.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of homage

Noun

The tufts on Gonzo’s head have always been called feathers rather than hair, and his longtime girlfriend, Camilla, is a chicken.

— Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
In the meantime, John's girlfriend Kim Sayers (Megan Ward) has started working for First Lady Jackie Kennedy, but is soon implanted by one of the Hive's spider-like Ganglions.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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