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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
One of the most talked about K-dramas so far this year is Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines, a moving, intergenerational family saga that follows the trials and triumphs of Oh Ae-sun and her devoted childhood sweetheart Yang Gwan-sik from the 1960s to present-day South Korea.
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Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The documentary Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta shows so many incredible moments, from Río’s Carnival to being in love with your childhood sweetheart, to diving deeper into your spirituality.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Unlike previous Roxie Hart costumes, Graham’s main costume features a sweetheart necklace with a singular strap, open shoulders, and long sleeves.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
The collaboration seems a perfect fit for Witt, who married her high school sweetheart last year in a ceremony in Dallas attended by many of Witt’s teammates, some of whom were his groomsmen.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
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Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The documentary Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta shows so many incredible moments, from Río’s Carnival to being in love with your childhood sweetheart, to diving deeper into your spirituality.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Unlike previous Roxie Hart costumes, Graham’s main costume features a sweetheart necklace with a singular strap, open shoulders, and long sleeves.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
The collaboration seems a perfect fit for Witt, who married her high school sweetheart last year in a ceremony in Dallas attended by many of Witt’s teammates, some of whom were his groomsmen.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
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Ten-time Grammy nom Monáe, an equally impressive singer-songwriter who has become a fashion industry darling, follows in Jones’ footsteps with her own fervent fan base.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Charlotte’s newest fine-dining darling is Albertine, with impressive food and service.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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After stepping back from the spotlight, Gary Sinise is letting fans in on his family's private battle with cancer − and finding beauty after tragedy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Also in the first quarter, Burry doubled his stake in beauty retailer Estée Lauder to a bet worth $13.2 million.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Yes, sweetie, the nail magicians at Chillhouse have delivered a dreamy gua sha tool that's just as satisfying for your muscles as their tips are for your fingers.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The actor posted sweetie pictures of his three fictional children, leaving out, well, his wife, played by Parker Posey.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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Career experts agree dream jobs and large salaries don't always come right away.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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And the twist with Joe Jonas — well, that was a dream come true for me.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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On Wednesday, May 14, the Big Time Rush member, 34, announced that he and his girlfriend Caitlin Spears are engaged.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Bursey, 33, of Gary, was in the vehicle with his girlfriend, plus five children.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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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
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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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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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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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Have Breakfast at a Market Start your day with a selection of sweets from Patisserie Bennis, a family-run bakery in the Habous neighborhood where locals buy sweet and savory treats by the kilo.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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However, loading them up with lots of sweets might not be your idea of a happy holiday.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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