1
as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
I married my high-school sweetheart as soon as we both finished college
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
a charming waterfront cottage that's a real sweetheart
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Recent Examples of sweetheart
Plus, the blockbuster also stars cocktail extraordinaire Stanley Tucci and superstar sweetheart Ke Huy Quan, so really there’s no going wrong here.
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Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Miss Boots is a healthy 11-year-old sweetheart that loves playing and curling up right next to you on the couch or bed.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
Howard married Cheryl Alley, his high school sweetheart, in 1975.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Serenade your sweetheart with Valentine's Day karaoke at Get Tight Lounge, on V-Day, starting at 9pm.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Miss Boots is a healthy 11-year-old sweetheart that loves playing and curling up right next to you on the couch or bed.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
Howard married Cheryl Alley, his high school sweetheart, in 1975.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Serenade your sweetheart with Valentine's Day karaoke at Get Tight Lounge, on V-Day, starting at 9pm.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
Noun
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That’s especially important as the artificial intelligence darling and bull market leader has pulled back following back-to-back years of monster gains.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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This sequel to a 2022 indie darling casts you as a Sleeper, a robot worker fleeing their gang-boss captor.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
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For a beauty brand that plays in both the fragrance and hair care arena, a hair perfume feels like a natural extension—after all, what many users associate with their favorite hair care products is, of course, a scent.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2014, the devoted beauty brand joined the L’Oréal family, a move that helped propel the brand to an even wider audience while maintaining its authenticity.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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But how about taking your sweetie to Hathor’s Festival of Love?—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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One of my dreams come true will be happening under their watch.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Soraya excels in science and math, and dreams of becoming a doctor an accountant.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In a video of the moment shared to X (formerly Twitter), Chalamet looked to his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, for support after Brody's victory was announced, sharing a sweet kiss.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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His bafflingly loyal girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), makes the unfortunate choice to follow him.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Somehow the ethereal little dears were inapprehensible without words.—
Tom Wolfe,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Oct. 2024
Noun
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
17 Sep. 2024
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Eggs are the backbone of many sweets, from meringues to bread puddings.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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In 1928, their love for rich and delectable sweets culminated in the founding of Kopenhagen, a luxury chocolate brand that Brazilians cherish for a lot more than its irresistible taste.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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