affectionately

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Known affectionately as 'Bunny', she has dominated headlines after contract renewal discussions broke down with her current deal set to run out in June.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The "Nerd Prom" as attendees affectionately call it brings together hundreds of Washington journalists and media executives to raise funds for scholarships and awards.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

“The Blue Trail” doesn’t shoot her exploitatively, just affectionately.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

As time passed, the women of the regiment grew to like him so much they began affectionately to call him Batya—“Dad.”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein