affectionately

Example Sentences

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The result has been an affront to many in Tree Town, as Ann Arbor is affectionately known, leaving many trees looking more like something out of a Dr. Seuss book.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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 juvenile whale, affectionately dubbed "Willapa Willy" by locals, was first spotted last Wednesday in the north fork of the river, about 145 miles southwest of Seattle, the marine mammal research group said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Slow recognition dawned on his face and he smiled down affectionately though his gaze looked through and beyond them.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford