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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
thanked their hosts for the lovely time they had at the party
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a lovely painting of young girls in their summer dresses
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Recent Examples of lovely
Erynn Hassinger, Country Living, 22 Apr. 2023
No, Colin Frissell hooking up with the three lovelies in Wisconsin.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 10 Dec. 2019
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
There’s a simplicity to this reading light that appeals, with a sliding switch on the head to turn on the lovely warm-white dual LED.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 29 July 2025
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Adjective
The first flowering of the reblooming variety of these perennial lovelies is in June.
—Erynn Hassinger, Country Living, 22 Apr. 2023
No, Colin Frissell hooking up with the three lovelies in Wisconsin.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 10 Dec. 2019
Noun
When his daughter got married, my MIL didn’t attend the wedding, but sent a lovely serving tray as a gift.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
There’s a simplicity to this reading light that appeals, with a sliding switch on the head to turn on the lovely warm-white dual LED.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovely
Adjective
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The combination of high-level dining, beautiful architecture, and small-town charm make Madison feel like a real hidden gem—although that’s surely not going to be the case for long.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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The welcome desk is directly in front of an open kitchen, with the breakfast room to the left and a beautiful living room to the right.—
Becky Sunshine,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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Luxury hotel brand Raffles chose Boston for its first foray in North America, and the Back Bay hotel is simply a stunner.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The windowed bathroom is an Art Deco stunner in its own right: vintage tiles and the original cast-iron tub, plus a sweet floral wallpaper no buyer should ever strip.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Fatty fish are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower inflammation and reduce blood lipid and blood pressure levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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Customers say Smoke & Muddle also has excellent food, fun, a relaxing vibe, friendly service and good prices.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Charbroiled Island Creek Oysters At Walrus Rodeo in Miami, this gorgeous dish is made with jalapeño, Franciacorta, and breadcrumbs.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The star, who shares baby girl True with Tristan Thompson, had butterfly decorations, cotton-candy vendors, gorgeous pastel balloon arrangements and more at her daughter's massive outdoor celebration.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Get an eyeful of Davidson on The Tonight Show in the interview above.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Alternatively, get an eyeful of the Leake Street Arches—aka the London Graffiti tunnel—beneath Waterloo Station, and pop out on Lower Marsh, with its centuries-old street market and proper Lambeth vibe.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This one’s an equally optimistic throwback story with the fabulous foursome up against Galactus, the devourer of worlds, who could be seen in this day and age as a metaphor for climate change.—
Steve Horton,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Paris might still elude her, but former Runway magazine assistant Emily Charlton is once again stomping the streets of New York City in fabulous fashion.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Make lunchtime fun again with the help of a cute and colorful bento box or a fun, interactive lunch box.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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The moment in which Guy and Nan reunite at the courthouse and mirror each other on a staircase and over a railing, respectively, is reminiscent of their meet cute in Season 1.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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“Lovely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovely. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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