calf-loves

noun

plural of calf-love
as in puppy loves

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  1. passions
  2. entanglements
Noun
  • Polite, slightly puzzling debates over the merits of using concrete in Africa muffle the period’s scalding passions and incandescent dreams.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Now, about six months after Dane’s death, Gayheart is staying strong and pursuing her passions, even in the wake of her grief.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of passions
Noun
  • Stars Dakota Fanning as a woman whose relationship with her boyfriend hits a rough patch just as her ex reappears in her life, leading to messy entanglements in the Alaskan wilderness.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the company’s earnings call on Wednesday also underscored the financial entanglements between the chipmaker, the hyperscalers and the rest of the AI industry.
    — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of entanglements
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“Calf-loves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf-loves. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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