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love language

American  
[luhv lang-gwuhj] / ˈlʌv ˈlæŋ gwədʒ /

noun

  1. a person's way of expressing or receiving love, affection, and care.


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"I love language, this tool we all have access to, we use every day," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Penchansky says that it’s impossible to have a five-year plan in an industry that changes so quickly: “Eighteen months is our runway. Our love language is, OK, what’s next?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

So I was like, OK, let me educate everyone on who I am and what my real love language is, which is the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

This new chapter is an extension of what has always been my love language, beautifully weaving together everything I cherish — food, gardening, entertaining, thoughtful living, and finding joy in the everyday.”

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

The impossible boy’s primary love language was not in doubt.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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