Example Sentences

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St. Andrews, on the east coast of Scotland, is lovingly nicknamed the Auld Grey Toon and prides itself as the home of golf and of the Old Course, which dates from the 15th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Everyone has been lovingly shaded in with texture and authenticity — two things that aren’t always pretty.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Some people here lovingly refer to the city of Torrance, known for its good schools, ocean breezes and million-dollar homes, as "Bore-ance" because nothing much ever happens.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

She’s clearly positioned in the film as an intellectually rich matriarch—there are lovingly shot images of her with her grand- and great-grandchildren on the beach, and footage of her playing Bach.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

She wasn’t ready to let go of the woman who had so lovingly raised her and made her who she was.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles