valentine

noun

Definition of valentinenext
1
as in tribute

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2
as in lover

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Recent Examples of valentine Vinegar valentines made their way across the pond to the United States in the mid-1800s. — Melissa Chan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026 According to Britannica, some historians say that modern valentines arose from the German tradition of friendship cards, known as freundschaftskarten. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2026 This negative space French tip captures the nostalgia of cutting out paper hearts for your valentine. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 Include some non-infused valentine’s chocolates to the gift so there is something to snack on that won’t get everyone even higher. — Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valentine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valentine
  1. tribute
  2. lover
  3. eulogy
  4. sweet
  5. paean
  6. boyfriend
  7. homage
  8. girlfriend
Noun
  • Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray had been on hand for Nadal’s tribute at the French Open last year.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Those emotions briefly got the best of him when the Tigers played a tribute video on the big screen.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Her daughter, who is an animal lover, has learned about marine creatures by scuba diving and going on submarine rides on their trips.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow.
    — Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • The new edition includes previously unseen archival photographs, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and a foreword from Oasis’ Noel Gallagher.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The book features previously-unseen archival photography, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for Johnny’s friend and the Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke, and a foreword by Noel Gallagher.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of eulogy
Noun
  • The next day, Mladic's forces were filmed handing out sweets to children, promising their safe passage.
    — Ivana Sekularac, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For many people, the drawers full of sweets in the Brittany Mahomes video are the stuff of dreams.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet
Noun
  • The whole thing is a paean to friendship, unexpected success, and partying.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The invigorating result, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, is a portrait of friendship and camaraderie as much as a paean to an era of experimental New York theater that still shines like a beacon.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of paean
Noun
  • She was accompanied by her younger son, Kash, 14, and current boyfriend Kyle Mowitz, who is in asset management.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The editors then serve up a tasty treat of a bunch of photos with Emily smack dab in the center, and cycle through them more quickly than Jenn’s boyfriend Ryan cycles through loud denim jackets.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of boyfriend
Noun
  • Beyoncé paid homage amid the blonde-bombshell pop-rap-country watershed of Cowboy Carter.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Reba McEntire, who had a decades-long friendship with Parton, shared a lengthy homage to the singer.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of homage
Noun
  • After all, their eventual conversation about kids with Samir’s girlfriend takes place while Issa is peacefully tied up in a chair.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with the dust of the last few years settling, Munn is recentering her focus on what brings her happiness, such as going back to work, hanging out with her close girlfriends, date nights with her husband, and all things fashion.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of girlfriend

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