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valentine Synonyms
Another word for valentine
Choosing another word for valentine depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A card, message, or token of affection sent to a sweetheart or friend on Saint Valentine's Day (February 14), often anonymously.
Usage Example
"The elementary school students decorated red paper hearts to exchange as valentines with their classmates."
Strong
love letter
Weak
billet-doux
• noun (Context 2)
A person chosen as a sweetheart or special romantic partner on Saint Valentine's Day.
Usage Example
"He nervously asked her if she would be his sweetheart for the upcoming spring dance."
Strong
sweetheart
beloved
darling
crush
Weak
suitor
admirer
• noun (Context 3)
An uncritical, affectionate tribute or expression of admiration toward a person, place, or subject.
Usage Example
"The director's latest film is a nostalgic tribute to the golden age of Parisian cinema."
Strong
tribute
homage
ode
Weak
paean
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Valentine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/valentine