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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
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
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte: Last year’s TikTok darling, now an official staple.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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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
Rivaling the Grand Canyon as one of Arizona's signature natural landmarks, Horseshoe Bend is a once-obscure site that's now a social media darling.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte: Last year’s TikTok darling, now an official staple.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for darling
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Where To Eat In Madison Start the day with a freshly baked croissant, fruit tart, or quiche at Patisserie on Main (above), an adorable French bakery where everything is made on-site.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Those resources also power the factories that crank out defensive units that automatically fight to protect your castle from periodic waves of enemies (in adorable pixelated animations that take place on a battlefield to the right of your castle).—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez, who is a favorite of many progressives, received 41 percent to Vance's 44 percent.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Gators’ national run at the Final Four ignited Gator Nation and inspired a former fan favorite to come up with his latest unique creation.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Dear Abby: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Deep Thought — the beloved boat that was ripped from Lake Michigan's shoreline in spring after months of abandonment — is officially up for auction.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The Cincinnati Music Festival The biggest names in R&B, hip-hop, soul and funk are coming to the Queen City for this beloved festival.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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If Snyder – or you, my dear reader – wants the most family-friendly state, the rankings say move to Iowa.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Port, who shares her son with husband Tim Rosenman, shared exclusive photos with PEOPLE and gave an inside look at all the sweet details.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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This cute figurine comes in three different styles: one sweet ceramic ghost holding a bat, another ghost holding a pink pumpkin, and the third, in a witch's hat, walking a ghostly dog on a leash.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 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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“Darling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darling. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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