affectionately

Example Sentences

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In the years since, the bird, affectionately dubbed Pinky, has inspired a movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Google describes its Visakhapatnam project, which broke ground in late April, as a landmark investment that will help transform the city of two million, affectionately known in India as Vizag.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Walking around, Snopko spoke affectionately about the "love stories" that have formed among the storks.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Davies is a hugely popular and accomplished comedian, comedy actor and host, who is likely to bring his affectionately scathing style with celebrities - as seen on Taskmaster and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“Cut-throat!” exclaimed the King affectionately, and he thumped his friend on the back.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White