1
as in treasures
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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2
as in adores
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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3
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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4
as in caresses
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 passions
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 darlings
a person with whom one is in love
she is the love of my life
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as in likes
positive regard for something
a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge
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as in affairs
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of loves
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Everybody loves a good party with a chance to socialize and meet new friends.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
There’s the luxe Body Firm Crepe Erase Advanced Body Repair Treatment Jane Seymour loves, the Megababe chafing gel that gets me through the summer, deodorants that are worth the (relative) indulgence from Saltair, and so much more.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The whole world loves football.
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Luis Miguel Echegaray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Hollywood loves a comedy about a plucky kid and an aging eccentric.
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Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Admission is free, and everyone who loves soccer and film is welcome.
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Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Kim is interested in combining her two loves, food and fashion, into one experience.
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Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
As the night unfolds, the party crowd revisits past loves, secrets, and lost dreams.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Somehow the two loves were from the same source.
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Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Kaplan mines Mitford’s own writings, her family letters and photos, plus archives to detail each phase of this multifaceted life, illuminating along the way her loves, losses, loyalties and confounding contradictions.
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The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Everybody loves a good party with a chance to socialize and meet new friends.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
There’s the luxe Body Firm Crepe Erase Advanced Body Repair Treatment Jane Seymour loves, the Megababe chafing gel that gets me through the summer, deodorants that are worth the (relative) indulgence from Saltair, and so much more.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The whole world loves football.
—
Luis Miguel Echegaray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Hollywood loves a comedy about a plucky kid and an aging eccentric.
—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Admission is free, and everyone who loves soccer and film is welcome.
—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
From Diesel to Brewster, here's everything to know about the real-life loves of The Fast and the Furious cast.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Kim is interested in combining her two loves, food and fashion, into one experience.
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Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
As the night unfolds, the party crowd revisits past loves, secrets, and lost dreams.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Somehow the two loves were from the same source.
—
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Kaplan mines Mitford’s own writings, her family letters and photos, plus archives to detail each phase of this multifaceted life, illuminating along the way her loves, losses, loyalties and confounding contradictions.
—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loves
Verb
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
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For Fatima, a practicing Muslim who adores her parents, the stakes feel even higher.
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Either way, Gale adores this team and Brunson’s captaincy, and the constant comparisons to Reed’s team and captaincy back in the day.
Verb
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And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
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While living at Cedar Hollow Ranch, Gracie enjoys a diet of foliage from the trees there, alfalfa, a 16% protein feed, carrots, apples and sweet potatoes, Jones said.
Verb
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The Princess Diaries star smiles, caresses her belly, then ducks out of the frame.
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Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.
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Parents are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions to help students understand their passions and future aspirations.
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Having said that, when these two planets work together harmoniously, our affection, passions and desires are supported by effort and structure, allowing for things to take shape in a sustainable way.
Noun
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Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach.
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Outside of the hospital, Emmy darlings Julianne Nicholson and Allison Janney should score nominations for their work on Paradise and The Diplomat, respectively.
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His debut post in November 2020 was a sweet selfie with his little girl that now has 4 million likes.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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As public knowledge of their affairs and overall mismatch came to a head, the couple separated in 1992, and the divorce was finalized in 1996.
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None of the deputies have been suspended or disciplined, but internal affairs is looking into what happened, McDaniel said.
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“Loves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loves. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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