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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
Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 14 July 2022
Widen your horizons with a red Breton stripe, like this one with a darling bow toe at the back.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 2 May 2022
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2025
Along the way, Golden established himself as a rising star, while Walter Clayton became the darling of the Big Dance to win Most Outstanding Player and position himself as a potential first-round NBA Draft pick.
—Wesley Alden, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This pencil sign for the first or last day of school is both darling and so simple.
—Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 14 July 2022
Widen your horizons with a red Breton stripe, like this one with a darling bow toe at the back.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 2 May 2022
Noun
Indie darling Marco Calvani is a scene stealer as well, in a role that serves as his biggest introduction yet to American audiences.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2025
Along the way, Golden established himself as a rising star, while Walter Clayton became the darling of the Big Dance to win Most Outstanding Player and position himself as a potential first-round NBA Draft pick.
—Wesley Alden, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for darling
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The PJs are available in five styles overall, including an adorable strawberry print and striped pattern.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Watch the video below, where the New Zealand rockers forage in blue raincoats and encounter some adorable cows.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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Years: 2023-present Length: 2 seasons, 23 episodes Creators: Lee Gant, Christine Rose The biggest new reality TV hit of 2023 so far is this gem of a competition show with a delightful hosting job by Alan Cumming.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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As for that delightful scent McGuinness referenced?—
Victoria Moorhouse,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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While there are far too many exemplary Southern natives to enumerate in one article, here are some of our absolute favorites that set the stage for the season.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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That could happen again in the playoffs, as OKC will be heavy favorites in this first-round series.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The pair welcomed their first child, Stefan Djokovic, in 2014 before the trio became a family of four in 2017 with the birth of their daughter, Tara Djokovic. 27 of 29 Alex & Lisa Gaskarth All Time Low’s frontman Alex Gaskarth wed his high school sweetheart, Lisa, in 2016 after 12 years together.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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From tender beef brisket to succulent pork spare ribs, barbecue is a beloved staple of American cuisine and culture.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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After two long years, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are back on screen together — and the beloved duo didn't miss a beat!—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This should be shocking not only to judges, but to the intuitive sense of liberty that Americans far removed from courthouses still hold dear.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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That swing at Davis is going to ripple through everything Staten holds dear: Quinn.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the sweet mash process, a fresh mash is made every time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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These dwarves are sweeties for keeping a vigil besides Snow White. 71.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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But how about taking your sweetie to Hathor’s Festival of Love?—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Darling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darling. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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