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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
they were a loving family, supporting each other when times were bad
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2
as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
the homemade costume clearly showed the loving work that had gone into it
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as in valuing
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in adoring
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressing
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 loving
Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Like her previous work, the book is less about perfection than possibility — highlighting the impact of rescue and the importance of giving special-needs pets a chance at a loving home.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Humidity-loving plants are best grouped together.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
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Adjective
After a rocky start to their courtship, Kristen teaches the skateboard-loving, aquaphobic young man the art — and colonial history — of surfing.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Like her previous work, the book is less about perfection than possibility — highlighting the impact of rescue and the importance of giving special-needs pets a chance at a loving home.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Verb
Tomatoes are heat-loving plants that thrive in the sunshine.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Humidity-loving plants are best grouped together.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
Adjective
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This same influence will also promote affectionate romance.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The dog's owners say the pup has become more affectionate and snuggly since surviving her impalement.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The tunnel was built after careful planning and executed with tremendous effort.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Seilie would argue that this measure, along with guidelines around valuing humans over synthetics, were probably not hard for studios to go along with accepting.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Shares closed at $311, up 68%, in its market debut, valuing the AI chipmaker at $67 billion.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Rose petals thrown into the air slightly obstructed the view of her adoring fans like a beautiful red snowstorm.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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His brothers do not appear on camera; nor do any extended family members beyond Dominique and Patricia, Gabin’s adoring and equally adored mother, who makes a hard living herself as a cattle farmer.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies are enjoying a dramatic turnaround after a change at the helm, but it is being powered by a group of familiar faces.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Aside from a fishing dock, there are no permanent amenities, and a typical day may include reading, walking along the ocean's edge, enjoying the water, or relaxing.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The couple posed for photos at the event, drawing attention to their gestating bundle of joy by framing and caressing Palvin’s belly.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The competitive clinic market has also pushed standards higher, with advanced technology and meticulous service now the norm for visitors seeking everything from a basic facial to more involved cosmetic procedures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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On the other hand, the state legislature was not meticulous about complying with the procedure that the state constitution lays out for proposing amendments.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Arsenal are cherishing the moment with the wind in their sails.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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