love child

Definition of love childnext
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an illegitimate child a woman who claimed to be the love child of two of Hollywood's most beloved stars during its golden age

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Recent Examples of love child Pinky Swear Pinky Swear is the zany love child of a contemporary art gallery and a groovy cocktail lounge—think the multisensory cacophony of the immersive art experience Meow Wolf. Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026 Here, that plump short-grain rice takes on a wonderfully varied texture when roasted — with a soft chew at the center and edges, as if mochi and a potato chip had a love child. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 Dismissing such conflicts as a grotesque but meaningless assemblage of scandals—the love child of Teapot Dome and Watergate—would be a mistake. Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026 If the beautiful ironwork pieces from Cox London and vintage filigree got together, this sconce would be their love child. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for love child

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“Love child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20child. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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