as in loving
feeling or showing love
an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely
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Recent Examples of affectionate
Beyond shedding, Beagles are friendly and affectionate dogs.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 June 2026
Maintain a predictable parenting environment Parenting is a full time job complete with its own anxieties—but parents can learn to celebrate their unique children and provide caregiving and responses that are thoughtful, consistent, and affectionate.
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Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Rather than the vitriol usually reserved for star players on opposing teams, Wembanyama has been met instead with an affectionate curiosity from some fans and a reluctant respect from others.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.
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James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 June 2026
Maintain a predictable parenting environment Parenting is a full time job complete with its own anxieties—but parents can learn to celebrate their unique children and provide caregiving and responses that are thoughtful, consistent, and affectionate.
—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Rather than the vitriol usually reserved for star players on opposing teams, Wembanyama has been met instead with an affectionate curiosity from some fans and a reluctant respect from others.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.
—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affectionate
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Jones’s mother, Sarah, had a habit of moving everywhere her sons lived—sometimes loving, often angry.
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Reynolds was a loving mother of two, according to Facebook photos cited by the Charlotte Observer.
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
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The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.
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“Affectionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affectionate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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