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Recent Examples of lovingly
But the Farmer's Dog, a healthy dog food subscription service, lovingly demonstrated its purpose with this touching commercial about a dog and its beloved owner.
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
What was once slated to become a condominium complex has since been lovingly transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife and nature lovers alike.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Now, David Greaves completes his late father’s work, lovingly assembling the footage into a warm narrative that flows naturally from moment to moment.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The GableStage production, lovingly directed by Cruz, begins with a full moon casting its light on a shimmering, undulating ocean, the first of many breathtaking projections by Jamie Godwin.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
And while the wooden chairs in the breakfast nook were lovingly worn-in, the uprights in the dining room hardly encouraged lingering.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Initially, neither party trusts the other, and the surprising but emotionally logical betrayal that prompts the film’s high-stakes climax carries a lovingly sincere intention.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
They were also filmed looking lovingly at each other before Chalamet planted a kiss on Jenner's lips, as seen in a video shared by CBS and MTV UK.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Or, show your burning desire with Byredo’s Burning Rose Candle and a refillable lipstick set (which will be lovingly smudged by the end of the night).
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
What was once slated to become a condominium complex has since been lovingly transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife and nature lovers alike.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Now, David Greaves completes his late father’s work, lovingly assembling the footage into a warm narrative that flows naturally from moment to moment.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The GableStage production, lovingly directed by Cruz, begins with a full moon casting its light on a shimmering, undulating ocean, the first of many breathtaking projections by Jamie Godwin.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
And while the wooden chairs in the breakfast nook were lovingly worn-in, the uprights in the dining room hardly encouraged lingering.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Initially, neither party trusts the other, and the surprising but emotionally logical betrayal that prompts the film’s high-stakes climax carries a lovingly sincere intention.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
They were also filmed looking lovingly at each other before Chalamet planted a kiss on Jenner's lips, as seen in a video shared by CBS and MTV UK.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Or, show your burning desire with Byredo’s Burning Rose Candle and a refillable lipstick set (which will be lovingly smudged by the end of the night).
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
Adverb
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Embark on a scenic drive, but do so respectfully.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Own your vibe respectfully to strengthen home harmony.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Spurs have not won a top-flight game since December and started positively against United.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As Sarkozy notes appreciatively in his book, Le Pen, unlike many other political luminaries, came out in support of him after his sentencing.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
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This analysis was then repeated by journalists like Jonathan Rauch, who appreciatively cited Sides’s postmortem in an article published by the Brookings Institution.—
Jason Blakely,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Soon the internet was flooded with memes of the president looking admiringly up at Mamdani.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
27 Nov. 2025
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In another photo, Gomez holds hands with longtime bestie Taylor Swift, 35, who looks at her admiringly.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 Nov. 2025
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“Lovingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovingly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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