hon

noun

ˈhən How to pronounce hon (audio)
Definition of honnext
as in sweetheart
a person with whom one is in love I'm so glad you're home, hon

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hon Like English, Swedish used two pronouns to indicate the gender of a person, hon (she) and han (he). — Adam Rogers, WIRED, 15 Aug. 2019 In the Walled Garden, Bonsai and Beyond members will be displaying a rich composition of (miniature) treasures from the plant world including bonsai, saikei, penjing, hon non bo, kusamono, terrariums, fairy gardens and hanging gardens. — Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 4 Apr. 2018 And my hon mirin, true mirin, which is hard to find in the U.S. — Mari Uyehara, Bon Appetit, 8 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hon
  1. sweetheart
  2. darling
  3. sweetie
  4. dear
Noun
  • On June 25, 2000, just as the window to call high-school players officially opened, Crean contacted Wade at the home of his high-school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches.
    — D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • And in walks the dream of America’s sweetheart, Sandra Dee.
    — Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of sweetheart
Noun
  • Check out this $30 Amazon find that has the most darling leather tassel details.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
  • This darling cardigan can be worn on its own or paired over a sleeveless or short-sleeve blouse for a layered look.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of darling
Noun
  • But how about taking your sweetie to Hathor’s Festival of Love?
    — Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Nearly all sammies are eligible for the deal — just The Beast, 5 Meat Italian and the Garlic Roast Beef aren’t part of the discount — and the promo can be used once per order. Don’t forget about a sweet for your sweetie!
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Definition of sweetie
Noun
  • Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, Joe and I discussed the difference and the relationship between noise and music, which was a theme dear to the futurists.
    — Billboard Italy, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of dear

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“Hon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hon. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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