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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
Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Born in 1952 and raised in Edgewood, Scheper grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, the middle of nine siblings.
—Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
First, there’s my eldest, who helps cut the turkey so loving and kind.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The effort to learn new patterns of thinking and behaving, and even making efforts to move to different life circumstances, is frankly beyond most people (otherwise New Year’s resolutions would have the world more sober, healthier, less weighty and much more loving).
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Born in 1952 and raised in Edgewood, Scheper grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, the middle of nine siblings.
—Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
First, there’s my eldest, who helps cut the turkey so loving and kind.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
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Your affectionate nature will be even more noticeable than usual!Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Golden retrievers, like Arthur, are known for their friendly and affectionate nature.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Identifying ground zero for the advent of Dengue Fever can be tricky, but careful research has identified Aquarius Records in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District as the primary origin of the infectiously melodic band.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Going slowly and applying heat with a hair dryer can help reduce the risk of damage, but the difficulty of this process is a solid reason to be careful with your installation.Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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Known for enjoying fast food on the campaign trail, Clinton became a healthy eater around 2010 after an emergency heart surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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As 2025 approaches, the actor-filmmaker is enjoying quality time with Violet Anne, 19 — on break from her first year at Yale University — as well as Seraphina Rose, 15, and Samuel, 12, his kids shared with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.Jack Smart, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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In Australia, where Abacus sold the rights to SBS, the critical reception was similarly adoring, and Acorn TV has rights in the U.S. and Canada.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024
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More than organic coffee variants, Balance Coffee focuses on meticulous sourcing, testing, as well as roasting.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Series creator Monica Beletsky, who has previously served as a writer-producer on Fargo, The Leftovers, Parenthood, and Friday Night Lights, is meticulous in her approach to getting the details just right (which is sure to please any presidential history buff).Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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This often necessitates conscientious efforts and systemic changes in the company culture.Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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And few bands are as conscientious about pairing up with and promoting younger artists from all over the world.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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While not apt for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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The audiences in India have also been changing and appreciating different work.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 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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Should the music industry be patting itself on the back?Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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