in love

phrase

: inspired by affection

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The group — made up of high-strung news freelancer Billie (Lucy Freyer), chaotic diva Issa (Amita Rao), and life-of-the-party Anton (Owen Thiele) — are all at different places in love, life, and career. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 Leslie Parrish, who starred as the hopelessly in love Daisy Mae in the Paramount Pictures musical Li’l Abner and sported a Queen of Diamonds costume for The Manchurian Candidate, has died. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026 April Salazar's dream coming true is a lesson in love and hard work. — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Rooted in love and pride for Palisades, Murphy’s gift shop Pali Trading Post is stocked with brands that supported fire victims or items made by community members, like hanging artwork made by a Palisades artist who lost her studio in the fires. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in love

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in love was in the 14th century

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“In love.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20love. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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