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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for darling
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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Many of its delightful products are made on site, like comforters, pillows, wool sponges, and more.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Who can resist the classic flavors of this childhood favorite?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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He had been considered a pre-season favorite for the award in 2025.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The trailer opens by introducing Clara and her family, which includes her parents and her aunt and uncle, who were all each other's high school sweethearts.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Since Moss was drafted in the third round by the Buffalo Bills in 2020, his college sweetheart never missed.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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Its official name is the Eleanor 55, after a dear friend of Spellman.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pair’s cheeky PDA moments debuted last month as they were seen sharing a sweet kiss in the crowd of Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Hyde Park in London on July 6.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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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
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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 21 Aug. 2025.
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