as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved
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as in valued
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressed
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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Recent Examples of loved
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Others reunite with family members and loved ones, often after months or years of separation by oceans and continents.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Thousands have been reported missing, according to multiple databases being used by families searching for loved ones.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
In the absence of government help, ordinary Venezuelans dug barehanded through the rubble of the week’s earthquakes for loved ones.
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Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
27 June 2026
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 June 2026
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
More than 36 hours after the quakes, civilians were still searching for loved ones in the wreckage, calling out their names and trying to conduct rescue operations without specialized equipment.
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Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
Embodying the best of what the FIFA World Cup might hope to be was the enchanting tale of Lawrence adopting Algeria and being loved right back.
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Vahe Gregorian
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
That said, this was another movie that IndieWire’s David Ehrlich loved and his rave review arrived as a rare Critic’s Pick.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
See what Muir himself loved about this region by trekking part or all of the stunning Bishop Pass Trail (about 11 miles out and back) or the Little Lakes Valley Trail.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
But the kid-friendly experience the hotel is most loved for is its Charlie and the Chocolate Factory high tea.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Many people have loved the phrase, but no one loved it more than Ronald Reagan, who used it over and over again in his campaign speeches and his presidential speeches, and most notably in his farewell address in 1989.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The wines of Thomas Bachelder sing in his namesake project but also in Le Clos Jordanne (the Chardonnays and Pinots are deeply loved across the country, the Gamay holds my heart).
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Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
It’s also loved for its rustic appearance, crisp crust, airy interior and potential nutritional benefits, including being easier to digest than many other types of bread.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Adjective
Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Others reunite with family members and loved ones, often after months or years of separation by oceans and continents.
—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Thousands have been reported missing, according to multiple databases being used by families searching for loved ones.
—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
In the absence of government help, ordinary Venezuelans dug barehanded through the rubble of the week’s earthquakes for loved ones.
—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
27 June 2026
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 June 2026
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
More than 36 hours after the quakes, civilians were still searching for loved ones in the wreckage, calling out their names and trying to conduct rescue operations without specialized equipment.
—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Verb
Aside from the girly designs, Frankies Bikinis is loved for its long-lasting, durable fabrics.
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
Embodying the best of what the FIFA World Cup might hope to be was the enchanting tale of Lawrence adopting Algeria and being loved right back.
—
Vahe Gregorian
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
That said, this was another movie that IndieWire’s David Ehrlich loved and his rave review arrived as a rare Critic’s Pick.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
See what Muir himself loved about this region by trekking part or all of the stunning Bishop Pass Trail (about 11 miles out and back) or the Little Lakes Valley Trail.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
But the kid-friendly experience the hotel is most loved for is its Charlie and the Chocolate Factory high tea.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Many people have loved the phrase, but no one loved it more than Ronald Reagan, who used it over and over again in his campaign speeches and his presidential speeches, and most notably in his farewell address in 1989.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The wines of Thomas Bachelder sing in his namesake project but also in Le Clos Jordanne (the Chardonnays and Pinots are deeply loved across the country, the Gamay holds my heart).
—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
It’s also loved for its rustic appearance, crisp crust, airy interior and potential nutritional benefits, including being easier to digest than many other types of bread.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
Adjective
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The history of reception is also a history of cherished hopes, beliefs, and misgivings.
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The ball, believed to be about 500 years old, is one of Scotland’s most cherished historical objects.
Verb
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Revolut’s latest fund raise valued the firm at $75bn and Storonsky has spoken of a future IPO which could value the business—if someone doesn’t buy it before then – at north of $200bn.
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Levine Cava said the county would need to sell the property for market rate — and an appraiser once valued the land at $200 million.
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What followed were 120 goals and three La Liga titles for the Pole, who leaves the Blaugrana as a modern day club legend adored by Culers.
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He has been adored, sanitized, revived, pathologized, sentimentalized, and combed for polite company.
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The brothers were born in India and raised in Australia, where Johnny enjoyed a brief career as a semi professional cricket player.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.
Adjective
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Fifty years later the beloved landmark was empty and ripe for reimagining.
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Most residents in town know it as The Little Red Schoolhouse, a beloved landmark that serves as a special beacon of history.
Verb
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The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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Amid the pullback, here are a few negative beta stocks to consider that are well liked by Evercore ISI.
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That’s why being liked should never be high on the list of any leader.
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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