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Recent Examples of lovingly
Communicating directly and lovingly with your child is key, Edwards said.
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Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
With Mars also in Scorpio, you’re being guided to deepen your bonds or lovingly release what’s no longer aligned.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The black-and-white photo shows the moment Rucker popped the question with him down on one knee and Deahl lovingly looking down on him, smiling.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
In it, her sister cradled the baby boy in her arms, looking down lovingly at him.
—Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In the October 3 clip, the owner can be seen lovingly carrying her Pomeranian in her arms.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery At Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery, tastings are held in a converted horse stable that’s lovingly called the Red Barn today.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Think soaring ceilings, mid-century swagger at the dramatic Shelborne Bar, and a mint-green pool anchored by its original 1950s diving board — lovingly restored and still stealing the show.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
That family history was both the right fuel for Piccard and something to live up to, a fact that filmmaker Dower lovingly interprets through a stunning wealth of archival footage and first-person interviews within his film’s compact running time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
With Mars also in Scorpio, you’re being guided to deepen your bonds or lovingly release what’s no longer aligned.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The black-and-white photo shows the moment Rucker popped the question with him down on one knee and Deahl lovingly looking down on him, smiling.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
In it, her sister cradled the baby boy in her arms, looking down lovingly at him.
—Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In the October 3 clip, the owner can be seen lovingly carrying her Pomeranian in her arms.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery At Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery, tastings are held in a converted horse stable that’s lovingly called the Red Barn today.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Think soaring ceilings, mid-century swagger at the dramatic Shelborne Bar, and a mint-green pool anchored by its original 1950s diving board — lovingly restored and still stealing the show.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
That family history was both the right fuel for Piccard and something to live up to, a fact that filmmaker Dower lovingly interprets through a stunning wealth of archival footage and first-person interviews within his film’s compact running time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
Adverb
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Many San Diegans would respectfully disagree.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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This shapes everything from knocking respectfully before entering a room to making complex medical choices with empathy.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Earlier this month, the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) announced that thanks to a collaboration between investigators and the DNA Doe Project, the remains have been positively identified as Lisa Marie Vernon of Albuquerque.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump is a fan of the Ford F-150 and has responded positively to reports that the Japanese government is considering buying dozens of the pickups.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Speaking from his longtime home in La Quinta, near Palm Springs, Reid chuckled appreciatively when reminded of the late Franklin’s praise for him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Jeremy Carl, recently nominated to become an assistant secretary of state, has written admiringly of Christian nationalism, and is close with Abbotoy.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Longart spoke admiringly about Kirk’s ability to attract a diverse group of mourners.—
Enrique Limón,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Lovingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovingly. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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