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as in queen
a lovely woman
she's a honey, all right
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
this morning one of my employees had a real honey of an excuse for being late for work
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as in sweetheart
a person with whom one is in love
he usually gives his honey a dozen red roses on Valentine's Day
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as in to massage
to praise too much
she knew that the hairstylist was honeying her for a reason—the expectation of a generous tip
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Recent Examples of honey
Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Because of their honey hole’s proximity to the new pedestrian bridge, the two anglers often have an audience.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2025
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Noun
The statuesque candlesticks come in honey yellow and golden bronze, or choose the ribbed, three-wick candle for a more casual look on your coffee table.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Because of their honey hole’s proximity to the new pedestrian bridge, the two anglers often have an audience.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2025
Verb
Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honey
Noun
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
Noun
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Amenities: Restaurants, bars, pool, spa, fitness center, beauty salon, kid’s club, sea access Insider Tip: Don’t forget to book a treatment at the new Dior Spa Eden-Roc, just opened last season.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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The resort provides stunning villas and suites for guests that were designed to capture the beauty and warmth of the region.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Crane married his high school sweetheart, Anne Terzian, in 1949.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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That mindset drove Don to earn his Ph.D. in 1992 after graduating from college in 1983 and marrying his sweetheart.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Interlace the fingers of one hand with the toes of the opposite foot and gently massage the bottom of your feet with the thumb of your free hand.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Avoid rubbing or massaging the area because this could spread the toxin throughout your body.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Inspired by the Roman goddess of the hunt, the lounge serves bold small plates and handcrafted drinks in a space designed for unhurried evenings.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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For the Athenæum collection, the owl is sacred to Athena, goddess of wisdom and war.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia has advanced nearly 2% over the same period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Before becoming a media darling, the Shiprock formation was prominent in Navajo history and culture.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Mamdani has also been praised as a prolific communicator and has run a social media-savvy campaign.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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During the trophy ceremony, Paolini praised her partner.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Baltimore’s own favorite sweet, the Berger cookie, was by comparison a very different confection.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Nilla Wafers layered with wobbly pudding become tender, not mushy, and the crushed cookies that sit on top offer a crunchy textural contrast.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 June 2025
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“Honey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honey. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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