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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
wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024
That movie is wonderful at observing people’s flaws in a loving way.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
The editors were able to fuse a powerful depiction of unlikely warriors in a conflict zone with a loving and surprising portrait of artists.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Having people see my basic needs, taking time to plan and craft and deliver meals was the warmest, most loving feeling.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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Bonus moms usually aid in encouraging a child in their interests, and maintaining a loving and supportive safe haven for a child.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024
That movie is wonderful at observing people’s flaws in a loving way.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
The editors were able to fuse a powerful depiction of unlikely warriors in a conflict zone with a loving and surprising portrait of artists.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Having people see my basic needs, taking time to plan and craft and deliver meals was the warmest, most loving feeling.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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But for a squirrel to become as affectionate and loving as Peanut is very rare, Tindal said.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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This little lap dog is incredibly friendly and affectionate with humans.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Roman allegory — in which Cesar aspires to change his government while fulfilling his creative hubris, enjoying the perks of fickle celebrity — is both inexact and unoriginal.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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More than 14 guests can coast efficiently in style, enjoying its sundry amenities like a sauna and movie theater.Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 4 Oct. 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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This one is handwoven, with meticulous attention to detail at the forefront.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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My meticulous wordsmithing wasn’t an attempt to attract the perfect partner.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Of course, any conscientious consumer of these movies already knows that.Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Moving nuclear warheads during a conventional war is extremely dangerous behavior and would demonstrate that Russia is no longer a conscientious nuclear power.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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VCs are chasing the hype without fully appreciating the fact that LLMs may have already peaked.Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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And so my trips are very much about relaxing and appreciating every moment.Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
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The lawns were well kept, and the managers were diligent about the rules.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company prides itself on its diligent authentication process, ensuring that every item sold is 100% genuine.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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