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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
they poured gifts and affection on their darling child
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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a darling child that any couple would want to adopt
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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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as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
for a while that candidate was the darling of the news media and could do no wrong
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as in sweetheart
a person with whom one is in love
anything you say, darling
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Recent Examples of darling
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
The 100 percent-cotton flannel material delivers superior softness, breathability, and warmth, while the darling floral pattern is perfect for the spring or those who want to give their bedroom timeless charm.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
That changed on Monday, when Cape Verde and its 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became early darlings of the World Cup after holding European champion Spain, one of the tournament favorites, to a scoreless draw in their opening match.
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Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
From the curb, 170 Benvenue is a darling Cape with four perfect little dormers peeking out of its roof, just below a stone chimney.
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Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
The 100 percent-cotton flannel material delivers superior softness, breathability, and warmth, while the darling floral pattern is perfect for the spring or those who want to give their bedroom timeless charm.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
For a cozy al fresco dining experience, this darling patio set is a must-have.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
That changed on Monday, when Cape Verde and its 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became early darlings of the World Cup after holding European champion Spain, one of the tournament favorites, to a scoreless draw in their opening match.
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Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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On Thursday morning, one day after a double earthquake rocked Venezuela, the streets of Caracas were filled with families seeking shelter and desperately looking for loved ones.
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In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
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Its adorable striped pattern nods to a nautical, warm-weather aesthetic.
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Encinitas remains charmingly independent, with good food, adorable stores and the occasional resident hauling a longboard across four lanes of traffic without a second thought.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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The menu at the midtown location paid homage to many of the customer favorites from the original Mother, such as the mushroom po’ boy, nut burger and chile verde, but Venditti always puts his own spin on them.
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The restaurant makes refined regional favorites like ceviche colimense and his tostada de pozole seco, and mixes cocktails with tuba.
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Michael Cincinati and Amanda Price were high school sweethearts.
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Katie and Devin’s pregnancy announcement came less than a year after the high school sweethearts tied the knot in July 2025.
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Fifty years later the beloved landmark was empty and ripe for reimagining.
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Most residents in town know it as The Little Red Schoolhouse, a beloved landmark that serves as a special beacon of history.
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After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
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My dear friend is no doubt about to blow our collective mind with Digger.
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The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
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The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
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“Darling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darling. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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