I loved that vs I loved this

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I loved that' is used when referring to something in the past, especially the distant past. 'I loved this' is used when referring to something in the present or immediate past.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something in the past.

"I loved that"

Use 'I loved that' when talking about something that happened in the past and you want to express your affection or enjoyment for it.

Examples:

I loved that movie we watched last night.
I loved that restaurant we went to on vacation.

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I loved that dog. I think about her every day.
I loved that baby, and he loved me.
Now I love you just the way I loved that rag doll
I loved that dress you cut in half.
Because it turns out I loved that cat and I didn't even know it.
I loved that boy like he was the sun and the moon.
I loved that boy with all my heart, but I walked out on him that day and I've never seen him since.
I loved that episode of Airwolf.
I loved that flat and all.
I loved that kid, Reverend.
I loved that dagger, man.
Especially that part. I loved that.
And I loved that man with every ounce of my being.
I loved that joke invitation by the way.
I loved that baby, too, Beau.
Well, I loved that one song you wrote.
I knew I loved that guy.
I loved that bit about the people down in Charleston.
You were amazing, and I loved that w...
I loved that George Eliot quote you started your lecture with...

Alternatives:

I really enjoyed that
I adored that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something in the present or immediate past.

"I loved this"

Use 'I loved this' when talking about something happening in the present or something that just occurred and you want to express your affection or enjoyment for it.

Examples:

I loved this song playing on the radio.
I loved this book I just finished reading.

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You know, I loved this band before they were even signed.
"Long before I moved to Palazzo Spini Ferroni I loved this building and I considered it one of the most beautiful in Florence", Salvatore Ferragamo.
Let there be no doubt in your mind that I loved this woman with all my heart.
But what I knew at a very early age was that I loved money and I loved business and I loved this entrepreneurial thing,
Man, I loved this record.
I loved this job. I really loved it.
I loved this girl once, Monster.
MAN: I loved this country once.
Man, I loved this school.
And how I loved this body.
And I loved this baby.
I loved this country once.
I loved this place as a kid.
Jess and I loved this guy; He's gone now.
And I loved this person in my life so much.
Instantly, I loved this place.
I loved this story you wrote.
I loved this man's mother and will not have him abused.
I loved this hotel, it has a good atmosphere.
I loved this formula because after noon we were in the house.

Alternatives:

I really enjoyed this
I adored this

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