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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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2
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
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
All cats regardless of age deserve a safe and loving home.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Additionally, researchers discovered that even when children are placed in safe and loving settings, like with responsive adoptive parents, some of them naturally shunned connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
My father was a remarkable man, a leader in business, a devoted philanthropist, and a deeply loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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Adjective
Hearts have melted over a terrified rescue dog who took a big step in showing her vulnerability, almost a month after being in a loving foster home.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
All cats regardless of age deserve a safe and loving home.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Additionally, researchers discovered that even when children are placed in safe and loving settings, like with responsive adoptive parents, some of them naturally shunned connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
My father was a remarkable man, a leader in business, a devoted philanthropist, and a deeply loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
Adjective
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Arguments between the two are a daily occurrence, though affectionate reconciliations are nearly as frequent.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The couple could be seen chatting and laughing, and at one point, the Amazing Spider-Man star planted an affectionate kiss on the A Complete Unknown actress’ face.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The takeaway: Be careful about triggering too many credit inquiries.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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However, later in the day, be careful about jumping to conclusions when dealing with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 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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Bring the mixture to a boil and let cool before enjoying.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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But there was a time Emily Deschanel, who played the meticulous forensic anthropologist through 12 seasons of Bones, got scolded for being just that — and the memory still makes the star emotional.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
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Every visual element, on the sets and on the actors, looks like it has been placed there with meticulous intention.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The documents included emails, personal essays and other academic records, which showed Crooks to be a conscientious and intelligent college student with an interest in engineering as well as a clear skepticism of the federal government and corporations.—
Emily Mae Czachor
July 13,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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More than 70% of participants were classified as open-minded, conscientious, and emotionally stable, suggesting the sample may not reflect the broader personality distribution in the general population, the authors noted.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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