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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses what a darling set of dishes!

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darling

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noun

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Recent Examples of darling
Adjective
The essence of the inimitable country icon has been funneled into a darling new figurine, complete with a glittering orange bodysuit and bold blue eyeshadow. Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024 The actor, 35, took to Instagram on Monday to share a tribute to the darling little girl. Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2022
Noun
Public broadcasting will never be the darling of conservatives. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2025 Starring two of Netflix's darlings — The Life List's Sofia Carson and Queen Charlotte's Corey Mylchreest — My Oxford Year brings Anna de la Vega and Jamie Davenport's love story from the 2018 book of the same name to life. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for darling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darling
Adjective
  • The adorable moment reveals the pup splayed out on the ground, peeking under the door with a fixed gaze.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
  • And wrap it in a gorgeous (if somewhat twisted) album cover depicting a completely adorable baby underwater, grasping at a dollar bill on a fishhook?
    EW Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Some Zinfandels even taste like berry jam, but with the delightful heat of around 14% alcohol on the finish, and a touch of acidity to cleanse the palate between bites of BBQ.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Many of its delightful products are made on site, like comforters, pillows, wool sponges, and more.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Who can resist the classic flavors of this childhood favorite?
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • He had been considered a pre-season favorite for the award in 2025.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Similarly, Bongiovi’s parents, iconic rocker Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea Hurley, were high school sweethearts who married young.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Married to his no-nonsense high school sweetheart Maggie (Liz White) and set to ply the family trade until his body gives in, he’s built a stable life for himself, but not an especially soul-nourishing one.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The success was driven by nostalgia, curiosity around what happened to the beloved characters, and most of the original actors reprising their roles, with on-set chemistry and camaraderie enriched by time.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The victim’s granddaughter was attending a music festival in Pennsylvania when her mother called with the tragic news of her beloved grandmother’s death.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Taylor also used much of her wealth to promote causes dear to her, particularly as one of the first outspoken advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
    Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Its official name is the Eleanor 55, after a dear friend of Spellman.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Fresh bakery items, quick on-the-go snacks, self-serve coffee and sweet tea, and even a bottle of wine to take home to celebrate the start of the weekend with your roommates are all available at your fingertips.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Darling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darling. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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