FAIR-HAIRED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

fair-haired

adjective

ˈfer-ˈherd

Definition of fair-haired

as in beloved

granted special treatment or attention she had been the teacher's fair-haired pupil—the one who could do no wrong

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Recent Examples of fair-haired Shnaider’s parents were concerned that the fair-haired daughter would get sunburned on the courts, but caps and visors reportedly obstructed her view. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 The proud Westeros family of dragonlords have always been intent on making things bend to their (fair-haired, dragon-loving) will, even when the chips were down. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026 Unlike the legend in Shakespeare’s Hamlet — whose rejection by the Prince of Denmark sparks her unraveling — this fair-haired singing socialite will not be losing the plot. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 Initially, instrumental music is playing, but once the band dies down, a fair-haired youth starts singing, countertenor-like. — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fair-haired

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair-haired

Adjective

But many of us have buried our beloved pets in our yards beneath new trees as an alternative to cremation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
For this year’s show at Compton Verney, Cadogan has taken inspiration from British people who’ve written to her about losing beloved trees in their own gardens, or public spaces.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of beloved

Adjective

As investigators search for answers, a restaurant is stepping in to help grieving families and those with loved ones in the hospital.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Friends and loved ones are mourning the man who fell to his death Monday while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.

— Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of loved

Adjective

Weigand spends much of his time on house calls, reviving cherished heirlooms that have long fallen silent.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
In a Tuesday social media post, Kansas City’s Turnsol Books described Spiegel as a cherished member of the store’s community.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of cherished

Adjective

As Eric Dane faced the final moments of his life, his family fought to hold on to every precious moment.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The interplay of precious metals with rubber and leather reinforces the brand’s more casual sensibility, distinguishing it from more formal men’s jewelry offerings.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

In the center is Santa's workshop, where a dizzying array of toys loops through, around, and above the darling little building.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of darling

Adjective

One of the sweetest gestures during the Halloween season in Kansas City comes from one of the sweetest companies in town — Russell Stover.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
My sweet potato casserole recipe swaps the nuts for crispy, sweet-and-salty cornflakes—the marshmallows can stay.

— Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

As someone who works in a creative field, Pam counts several artists and designers as dear friends.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
The outlet claimed he’s been concerned about his dear friend, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who vanished from the spotlight after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of dear

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