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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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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 worshiping
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
Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
See treasures The combination of gruesome deaths followed by careful and loving burials also suggests their group was victorious in the conflict, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Was her accent a knowing and loving tribute to colorful Southern women?
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Though the scene is peaceful and loving, there is a lot of rebellion baked in.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
See treasures The combination of gruesome deaths followed by careful and loving burials also suggests their group was victorious in the conflict, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Was her accent a knowing and loving tribute to colorful Southern women?
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
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Their demeanor may change in unexpected ways, such as becoming more alert to potential dangers, barking more, or maybe even being more affectionate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read: OpenAI goes MAGA The dissonance is part of the broader experience of tech—a field that, for the consumer, can feel less affectionate than addling.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Be careful not to let in too much moisture to avoid any mildew or mold developing on your mattress.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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And Martin says the uncertainty about insurance rates is yet another good reason to be careful on the road.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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While enjoying a diverse customer base, budget-friendly retail has been especially popular with younger shoppers, which has helped expand the segment to more than $510 billion globally in 2022, according to Verified Market Research.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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How Costco membership gets you to splurge All of this is by meticulous design.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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These practical tools facilitate thorough record-keeping and foster seamless communication among household staff, conservators, art advisors, insurers, and external professionals, ensuring meticulous management of every piece.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That dissonance is a function of how eating less meat has been wrapped in a conscientious and moral sheen.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Emily is a conscientious worker who is constantly evaluating her performance and setting ever higher goals.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Videos appreciating that remix have since had millions of views.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Doing so allows clients to reclaim assets that will benefit from a step-up in basis at death while moving appreciating assets outside of their estate.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Bell shared photos on her Instagram Stories of the comedian joining her backstage, patting powder onto her cheeks.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The two critics congratulated him, patting him amiably.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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