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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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 loved
NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
Preserving income, insurance and retirement Financial security also depends on preserving income and protecting loved ones.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
One hopes that one’s children and loved ones can stay clear of that.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
When Nora and Agnes’ mother dies, the siblings gather friends and loved ones in the home for a memorial.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Like many other locals, Sanders has also lost loved ones.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
As this horrific scene is being investigated, prayers on behalf of our entire International Union are with those killed, injured, and affected, including their families, co-workers, and loved ones.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
With the Heat in Los Angeles for a two-game set that began with Sunday night’s 130-120 loss to the Lakers and ends Monday night against the Clippers, Jaquez watched Saturday’s title-clinching win with loved ones at a Los Angeles restaurant.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
More than 30 community altars were decorated with photos of loved ones, marigolds, candles and their favorite foods.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Sea thrift loved to grow around their base in the spring.
—Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Parents reported that their children loved playing with the original Nékojita FuFu, pretending to fan their faces and blow-dry their hair.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Creamy, tasty and everyone loved it.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercedes Mason played Zoe, the division’s original captain who was well-loved by her officers, but missed being in the field enough to join the investigation into the violent Southern Front gang.
—Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Even students who loved their J-1 experiences told The Post the living conditions were often dicey.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Brett had met them both separately and loved them both separately.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Kourtney, described as a loyal friend and straight-A student who loved basketball, attended the Ewing Marion Kauffman School, a Kansas City charter school.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
But after 9/11, Tagliabue showed a different side, particularly toward league employees who had lost loved ones in the attacks.
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The Bears coach loved every second of Jackson’s trap block, which aided a 9-yard Kyle Monangai run.
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
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Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.—
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
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In June, Cyera was valued at $6 billion in its seventh funding round.—
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In fact, Presley adored the song and yearned to record it.—
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Critics adored the camaraderie between the cast as well as the realistic, relatable storylines — and for good reason.—
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Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.—
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Yates subsequently joined the San Diego Padres and enjoyed the longest sustained success of his career before bouncing to Atlanta, Texas and the Dodgers over the past three seasons.—
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.—
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In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.—
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There is so much pleasure to be had in rereading old favorites—and part of the joy is meeting beloved characters, who have been updated or somehow arrive in a new form to resist old tropes and types.—
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Due to the notoriety of the locally beloved sandwich, IndyStar recently held a Tenderloin Tournament to find the establishment that serves the best tenderloin in Indiana.—
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The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.—
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Mark Collins, who was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, said Canadians have long treasured their friendship with the United States and the fact that the US-Canada border is the longest undefended border on the planet.—
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An article in Naval History described how Loomis liked to demonstrate the ship’s Colt machine guns to local officials.—
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As Joseph tried to mesh some of his own system with a more Vic Fangio-style scheme run previously by Ejiro Evero in Denver — a style many of the returning players liked — the new coordinator found himself inside a burning defensive building.—
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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