1
as in to adore
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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2
as in to treasure
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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3
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in to caress
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 affection
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 darling
a person with whom one is in love
she is the love of my life
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as in liking
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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as in affair
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of love
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Why the Rangers would want this statue The Rangers put this statue here in left field because owner Ray Davis is no different than so many Americans who love the idea of the American Old West.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Kitty isn’t the only character in a love triangle — in fact, there will be several situationships that heat up and change their commitment.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Unlike traditional clogs, or even Crocs, which serve a similar purpose, these clogs’ ventilated upper is more discreet with smaller holes — a trait that more understated, casual dressers will love.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Why the Rangers would want this statue The Rangers put this statue here in left field because owner Ray Davis is no different than so many Americans who love the idea of the American Old West.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
By then, the photographers Aaron Siskind and Harry Callahan were teaching at the school, along with Hazel Larsen Archer, who had overlapped with Rauschenberg in 1949 and captured his love of movement and of grace in a photograph of her own.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Kitty isn’t the only character in a love triangle — in fact, there will be several situationships that heat up and change their commitment.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love
Verb
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The StyleCaster team aboslutely adores Quince’s wide array of offerings.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2026
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Or Father John Misty, who will headline there for adoring fans on Sunday evening.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prop designer Jennifer Wake adds visual authenticity with vintage items that feel truly treasured across generations.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kane will be enjoying his time on the water and live his active and adventurous lifestyle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Their voices caress each other as much as their wandering fingers do as two of country music’s best collaborators each add another blockbuster duet to their repertoire.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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The basis of the important therapy stems from studies showing that holding and caressing an animal provides benefits such as relaxation, lower blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and increasing positivity, according to the news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Annie can be seen playing, seeking affection and happily engaging with Hannah and the other dogs in the home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her 84-year-old mother’s case, still being investigated by law enforcement, generated an outpouring of public affection for the co-host.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even the darling of the AI trade, Nvidia, and the high-performing Amazon are negative on the year.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The indie darling, who’d steadily grown her hybrid acting-directing career in the 2010s, has been out of public view for the last few years.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, Nvidia is already responding to some of the backlash, explaining that game developers will have full artistic control over DLSS 5 and can fine-tune the model to their liking.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nero was widely blamed for the disaster, with accusers claiming that the emperor started the fire to bypass the senate and rebuild Rome to his liking, though modern historians believe the fire was accidental.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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One such affair claimed an extra life when the executioner’s son ascended the scaffold to brandish a head, lost his footing, and fell to his death.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each state office will include a small leadership support team responsible for functions such as legislative affairs, communications and intergovernmental coordination.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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