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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2
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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4
as in flings
a brief romantic relationship
he refused to discuss past loves
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Recent Examples of loves
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Imagine knowing a fan has attended five shows in a year, loves heavy metal, drinks mocktails and always buys merch.
—Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
This is what Howard, who played for Manchester United and Everton, loves most about the event.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Overall, as someone who genuinely loves Might Gaine and rates it as one of the best entries in the Brave saga, this Amakuni Kizin toy nails Great Might Gaine unlike anything else to date.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Routhenstein loves using natural nut butters to make salad dressings and marinades and using them as a dip for fruit.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Add in that some of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, alongside many Democrats, are keeping the issue alive—and of course the media loves it.
—Martha McHardy Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
My husband loves a good gadget.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Eric King, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Her loves, her battles, and her relentless pursuit of recognition unfold against the birth of modern cinema, the show’s synopsis reads.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In honor of the show ending 17 years ago, here's everything to know about the real-life loves of the True Blood cast.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Unbeknownst to everyone, Jesse survived and has now returned home, leaving Emma torn between two great loves.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
By bringing together two of America’s biggest loves – music and sports – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been compared to American royalty.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Particularly the angle of Baldwin through his loves — either familial, platonic, or romantic?
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The stage is one of his greatest loves.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Every aspect about it is so particularly ripped, like with tentacles and bloody tissue, from my imagination and my id and my loves and my passion and my obsession.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Imagine knowing a fan has attended five shows in a year, loves heavy metal, drinks mocktails and always buys merch.
—Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
This is what Howard, who played for Manchester United and Everton, loves most about the event.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Overall, as someone who genuinely loves Might Gaine and rates it as one of the best entries in the Brave saga, this Amakuni Kizin toy nails Great Might Gaine unlike anything else to date.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Routhenstein loves using natural nut butters to make salad dressings and marinades and using them as a dip for fruit.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Add in that some of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, alongside many Democrats, are keeping the issue alive—and of course the media loves it.
—Martha McHardy Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
My husband loves a good gadget.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Ephram deals with new friends and new loves in his new surroundings while also learning how to have a relationship with his formerly workaholic father.
—Eric King, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Her loves, her battles, and her relentless pursuit of recognition unfold against the birth of modern cinema, the show’s synopsis reads.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In honor of the show ending 17 years ago, here's everything to know about the real-life loves of the True Blood cast.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Unbeknownst to everyone, Jesse survived and has now returned home, leaving Emma torn between two great loves.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
By bringing together two of America’s biggest loves – music and sports – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been compared to American royalty.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Particularly the angle of Baldwin through his loves — either familial, platonic, or romantic?
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The stage is one of his greatest loves.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Every aspect about it is so particularly ripped, like with tentacles and bloody tissue, from my imagination and my id and my loves and my passion and my obsession.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loves
Verb
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The camera adores Farrell’s hazel brown eyes.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dev Erlich, an attorney based in New Jersey, adores her dog Skylar.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Another reader enjoys preserving a traditional family recipe.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Located on the state’s southeastern coast, just 30 minutes north of glitzy West Palm Beach, Jupiter enjoys a slower, more serene pace that’s perfect for lazy days of relaxing with a view of the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And, one of my personal passions, marketing.—
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The eclectic menu changes daily and spans regional boundaries, following Madison’s wide-ranging passions.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Bulls were the early-season darlings of the Group of Five, thanks to back-to-back upsets over Boise State and Florida.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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More Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Packers, who had been the darlings of the national media last summer after coming within minutes of an NFC Championship Game appearance the previous season, lost in the wild-card round of the playoffs to the Philadelphia Eagles last season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The network already has minority stakes via the Growth Fund in the likes of Adolescence co-producer Warp Films, Two Rivers Media and Duck Soup, amongst others.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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That leaves the likes of Johnson, Zeev Buium, David Jiricek and Iowa prospects Carson Lambos, David Spacek, among others, to battle for the final lineup spot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Jeremiah is miserable, has nowhere to live, and is trying to find meaning through meaningless flings.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some were long-term and committed partnerships, others were in more casual relationships, and a few simply had occasional flings.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If at any point a stock held in the fund no longer meets all three criteria — for example, because a company’s valuation appreciates too much or its fundamentals weaken — Hart said his team will sell.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now raising a toddler, the family especially appreciates the parks and family-friendly atmosphere.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Loves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loves. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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