VALENTINE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

valentine

noun

Definition of valentine

as in tribute

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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

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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

Milwaukee Public Library research and policy coordinator Joey McMahon added the library has been a staple for Milwaukee artists and music lovers for a long time.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The story follows Jaime, a former lover turned butler to Isabel, a wealthy Argentine woman.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 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

This Season Any home baker knows that the key to keeping pastries soft and icing spreadable is to tuck your sweets into their own container.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Cravings Peak at Night Research shows that cravings for sweets and salty snacks increase throughout the day and are strongest in the evening, according to Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 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

The event brought out a lineup that saw Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll, Parton's niece Jada Star, Molly Tuttle, Kathy Mattea, and other artists paying homage with performances of their own songs as well as hits from Parton's catalog.

— KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Green’s vision weaves deep cuts referencing courtroom thrillers like Erin Brockovich and The Insider into a warm, silly homage to some of the finest, most enduring 2D animation of all time.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of homage

Noun

Myers said his girlfriend was suddenly fired after apparently someone had called her boss.

— Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
The film follows Matt, who, after proposing to his non-Jewish girlfriend, Christina, becomes possessed by the spirit of his dead Yiddish grandmother, Omi (Levine).

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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