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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
Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
And while the scenes often take place in hip locations beloved by those who live in L.A., the interstitials between scenes are also longer and more loving than is typical.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Bisset, 80, gave a loving introduction to Jolie, 49, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s film awards gala on Friday, Jan. 3, praising the Oscar winner’s work in Maria .
—Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
By opting for hospice care, Carter embraced a plan designed to manage pain, ensure comfort and provide emotional and spiritual support, all while surrounded by family in the familiar and loving environment of his Plains, Ga., home.
—Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Yet, even the most loving partnerships can face recurring issues that can strain their bond if left unaddressed.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
And while the scenes often take place in hip locations beloved by those who live in L.A., the interstitials between scenes are also longer and more loving than is typical.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Bisset, 80, gave a loving introduction to Jolie, 49, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s film awards gala on Friday, Jan. 3, praising the Oscar winner’s work in Maria .
—Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
By opting for hospice care, Carter embraced a plan designed to manage pain, ensure comfort and provide emotional and spiritual support, all while surrounded by family in the familiar and loving environment of his Plains, Ga., home.
—Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
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But Manhattan, which stars Mariel Hemingway, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep, is perhaps the most whimsically affectionate and viscerally stirring.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bass has employed a more careful and conciliatory tone.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Leopold cautioned immigrants of any religious, national or ethnic background to be careful traveling.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is enjoying the best Premier League season statistically for an attacker, topping the list for the best minutes-played-to-goal-contributions ratio in the competition’s 33-year history with his performances in the first 18 games of 2024-25.—
The Athletic UK Football Writers,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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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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Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Aug. 2024
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He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and inventive use of textures and layering, with an architectural approach to minimalism, all with a sportswear bent.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
25 Jan. 2025
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The process of excavation, identification, and DNA matching is meticulous and complex, requiring advanced scientific expertise and relentless determination.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Though the two had great respect for each other's writing, their styles remained distinct, Fletcher in the spare style of the poet, Simon in her painstaking, conscientious prose.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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He is known as an elite locker-room presence but has never been a particularly conscientious defender.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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With property values consistently appreciating and strong income potential, real estate remains a highly profitable investment choice.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The first look at Sue Storm has gone a bit viral, with players…appreciating her character design.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.—
Alice Gibbs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Before patting himself on the back too much, perhaps Giannoulias should ensure the system actually is an improvement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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