as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved
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as in valued
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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2
as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressed
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 Synonyms for loved
Verb
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Mike adored Jack, who is just 12.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Jan. 2025 -
His team-mates adored his energy and attitude and competitiveness.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Contra Most of this year's most successful films were also enjoyed by critics.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Jake Gyllenhaal is his foil as the perfidious Iago, who goads Othello into unreasoning jealousy with lies about his beloved Desdemona (Molly Osborne).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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There’s some great arts reporting going on at the Washington Post where our beloved Carolina Miranda, who left The Times last year, is engaged in a yearlong project to unpack the aesthetics — and resulting political implications — of the dawning Trump era.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC News,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Just 10 percent of US adults surveyed by Gallup last year listed baseball as their favorite sport.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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No camera control button: Instead the new iPhone 16e features an action button, that according to Apple, allows users to press and use visual intelligence to call your best friend, launch your favorite app, and more.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The event is free, but donations are appreciated.—
Amy Schwabe,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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At its core, the book is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the heart of any party lies in making guests feel cherished.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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These textiles were cherished as precious heirlooms and passed down through families over generations in Indonesia.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The soot covers the faces of workers who spend hours inside every day extracting the precious material from sand.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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People are unnecessarily precious about protecting their seasoning though.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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