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

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Adjective

Damage to the remains could complicate evidence The discovery of human remains that set off a firestorm of questions about a possible link to Guthrie developed during an agonizing, monthslong search for the beloved mother.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
In true Richards’ fashion, of course, Kyle transfers her distress into throwing yet another one of her overwrought white parties, whose guest list is filled with a caravan of beloved names in the Bravo-verse.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of beloved

Adjective

Kennedy says that this shift in tone didn’t stem from her personal feelings but from the whistleblowers and the families who lost loved ones.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The rest of the photos showed Elizabeth side-by-side with her loved ones, including a silly photo of Elizabeth and Collins in a pool.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of loved

Adjective

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archwell Productions partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films on the doc about one of America’s most cherished rituals, Girl Scout Cookie season.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
His return ensures continuity for fans of the annual tournament and allows Ravech to maintain a cherished assignment despite significant professional changes.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cherished

Adjective

Because of the close relationship between land use and food scarcity, there’s also a theory that farmland will only become more precious as the population grows.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Solid gold is both precious and long-lasting, customers are more intentional with their purchases.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

This darling 1950s fishing cottage is just a couple minute’s stroll from Hither Hills beach in Montauk.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
The actress, 43, has been sporting a darling natural manicure during her press tour for The Odyssey, and her manicurist Mo Qin gave PEOPLE the scoop on her red carpet look.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of darling

Adjective

And while the museum is sweet, with tours in English several times a day, people also love coming here for entry to the cove itself.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

But don’t worry, dear reader, Coughlan will not disappear completely from the popular Netflix series, set to be released next year.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
On New Year’s Day, a dear friend — fellow comic and hospitality giant Danny Benavente (Dead Flamingo) — unexpectedly died at age 42 while in Greece.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

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