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as in cuddles
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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as in brushes
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kisses
Jenner was spotted inside the venue sharing a few laughs and kisses with Chalamet and chatting with other guests including Edward Norton and Shauna Robertson.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Eleven seconds later, junior Nolan Russell charged all the way down the ice to blow them kisses in celebration.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Palm trees all around you reach for the sky and the salty air kisses your skin.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 19 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, her sons—twinning in silver suits—blew kisses back to her from their seats.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
The quick dance ended with a group pose and Schumer blowing kisses to the crowd, which also included LeBron James, who starred in her 2015 film.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
After the presentation, the couple shared a handful of celebratory kisses on the field as red and yellow confetti fell around them.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Times Square ball drops and midnight kisses reliably usher in the New Year on the same date every year.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
There’s something to be said for experiencing some horse hugs and kisses as part of a day’s work.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Eleven seconds later, junior Nolan Russell charged all the way down the ice to blow them kisses in celebration.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Palm trees all around you reach for the sky and the salty air kisses your skin.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 19 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, her sons—twinning in silver suits—blew kisses back to her from their seats.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
The quick dance ended with a group pose and Schumer blowing kisses to the crowd, which also included LeBron James, who starred in her 2015 film.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
After the presentation, the couple shared a handful of celebratory kisses on the field as red and yellow confetti fell around them.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Times Square ball drops and midnight kisses reliably usher in the New Year on the same date every year.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
There’s something to be said for experiencing some horse hugs and kisses as part of a day’s work.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Kisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kisses. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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