Amor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Amor
< Latin: love; see amorous
Example Sentences
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The prosecution alleges the Russians hired sports journalist Amor Carlos Tomé and political activist Francisco Oliveira to conduct their activities in the country.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, was weeks away from returning home to her husband and two children in White Bear Lake, Minn., said her husband, Joey Amor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
And she sings most of the Orpheus music from Gluck’s opera: I wish a complete recording, with equally sensitive artists taking on the roles of Eurydice and Amor, could have been put together.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
According to Amor Vegas, the results were striking.
From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026
Ingil, Amor, Ilopan: these are all names written backward.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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