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as in treasures
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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2
as in adores
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caresses
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back
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as in passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
her love for her children was truly selfless
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as in darlings
a person with whom one is in love
she is the love of my life
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as in likes
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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4
as in flings
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loves
Verb
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First-time creator Abdullah Saeed, working with executive producers Jenni Konner (Girls) and showrunner Michelle Nader (2 Broke Girls), clearly adores the gangster canon of Coppola, Scorsese, and Tarantino, as well as gritty antihero TV like Breaking Bad.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025 -
And, while the South adores its menfolk, those terms especially characterize Southern women, who are known for their creativity—whether in the form of a lip-smacking recipe, warm hospitality, or curating collections to make their house a home.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gabe also enjoys giving his dad shout-outs whenever an opportunity comes up, including on birthdays and holidays — sometimes with a quip thrown in.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tesla faces the spotlight of quarterly earnings, while SpaceX enjoys the luxury of long-term vision without daily scrutiny.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Your professional passions will soar or fizzle out when Venus retrograde meets the sun.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Events like these enhance the school experience and provide opportunities for students to learn from one another by showcasing their talents and passions, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If a lightweight cotton or twill treatment is more your speed, celebrities such as Mikey Madison and Monica Barbaro—two awards season darlings this year—have embraced the classic khaki trench in new shapes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The digital darlings ran around fixing my computer, setting up my website and showing off their skills.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sunil Kumar, an anesthesiologist and lifestyle medicine physician, spoke to Newsweek about the clip that has over 210,000 likes.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rose has led more rounds here than scores of multiple-time Masters champions, including the likes of Tom Watson (seven), Seve Ballesteros (six) and Nick Faldo (three, each being the one that ends in a green jacket ceremony).—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wu appreciates that the genre can be both unexpected and relatable.—
Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Together, Johnson and León offer an intense rendering of this song praising a passionate lover whose affections are worth the heartbreaking pain that ultimately follows.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gambon plays a mobster who takes over a restaurant while his wife’s affections wander elsewhere.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presence of Nevile’s new wife, tensions are running high.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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The couple were high school sweethearts and went on to elope in 1989 at the height of Bon Jovi's fame.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Loves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loves. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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