love letter
Britishnoun
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a letter or note written by someone to his or her sweetheart or lover
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(in Malaysia) a type of biscuit, made from eggs and rice flour and rolled into a cylinder
Example Sentences
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Thanks to Cohen, the world now looks to June 25 as “an annual love letter to The Beatles when we can celebrate their musical achievements and cultural impact.”
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
“My favorite long shot is ‘Wonder Man,’ Marvel’s love letter to Hollywood dreams and dreamers,” says Tracy Brown.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Garcia, 70, left Cuba as a child and his film "Diamond" serves as a sort of "love letter" to his adopted hometown Los Angeles where he has lived for most of his life.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
After test driving a Xiaomi SU7 MAX, a Wall Street Journal columnist wrote in January wrote a love letter to the car that isn’t yet available in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
“I created the Earth as a love letter to those who would come after me.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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