valentines

Definition of valentinesnext
plural of valentine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for valentines
Noun
  • Visitors can enjoy traditional dance and music (including choir concerts inside the cathedral), cathedral tours, cooking demos and tributes.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
  • In the days leading up to the Los Angeles event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • At the end of season two, Lestat and Louis have reunited as lovers.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2026
  • For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Each year, a different brother played Paddy, lying in the coffin, where he was roasted by a series of mock eulogies.
    Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
  • Across social media and news stories, there are countless eulogies that spotlight his humility, integrity and vision.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Like Dubai chocolate bars and other recent social-media sweets, Dot Cakes are built for the camera.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
  • Table sugar, sweets, desserts, and sodas also are simple carbs.
    Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Nazi parades set to electronic hype music; paeans to Third Reich governance.
    Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Husbands and boyfriends have been booking birthday celebrations and surprise date nights for their ladies.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
  • The black widow is not only the namesake of an Avenger, but used as a term for female serial killers that take out their husbands and boyfriends, as black widow spiders sometimes eat their male partners.
    Eva Flowe May 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The few girlfriends of hers who did reach out to check on him stood out.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 28 May 2026
  • The Victoria's Secret model was photographed enjoying the warmer weather with her friends while taking a dip in the pool on board, posing for photos with her girlfriends and getting a tan.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
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“Valentines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valentines. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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