affectionate
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It added: "From here, we stand in solidarity with the entire family during this difficult time and send the most heartfelt, warm and affectionate embrace."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Jin returned the compliment by holding up a sign reading "BTS loves ARMY," the band's affectionate name for their fandom.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
“I saw it as affectionate hazing and acceptance into the group.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
What the numerous emails and texts between the two men suggest is an intimate and affectionate relationship that went beyond a business or financial connection.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
Mr. Wickham’s adieus were much more affectionate than his wife’s.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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