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valentines

Definition of valentinesnext
plural of valentine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for valentines
Noun
  • In the weeks since his passing, Finn's friends, costars, and collaborators have poured out tributes to the funny man.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The folk radio scene in Connecticut remains strong according to Kallet, who said she has been involved in other live tributes to beloved longtime DJs.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.
    Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor.
    Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Now, the viral dessert company has a new way of distributing sweets.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • In ascending order of serving sizes, the original US food pyramid recommended that fats, oils and sweets be used sparingly, and that dairy products, proteins and nuts be equal components of one’s diet.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Nguyen worries, however, that our urge to quantify the value of our lives and achievements is soul-sucking, and his worries are less fun to read about than his paeans to play.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
  • This is one of the greatest paeans to that era of filmmaking.
    Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His wife, Sylvia, has boyfriends of her own but can’t abide Hank’s obvious passion for Davis.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • There's a lot of change and also new friends, new friendship grounds and the idea of boyfriends.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
  • In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Heather then posted a video from afar showing her girlfriends snacking and sipping before making their vision boards at the table.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The two met through their then-girlfriends (now their wives and mothers of their respective children) almost a decade ago.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Valentines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valentines. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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