DARLINGNESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

darlingness

noun

as in sweetness

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The former brings rich, caramel notes, while the latter adds a lighter, floral sweetness that complements orange zest, cardamom, and cinnamon.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
The rum is there for body, the brandy gives an oaky texture, the orgeat a floral, nutty sweetness, and the orange thins it out and helps mask the strength.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweetness

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Success was measured by desirability, exclusivity, and the ability to project status.

— Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Rents and vacancy rates can vary dramatically depending on the community and its desirability, and, of course, on the size of the apartment.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of desirability

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And by relying on participants’ subjective ratings of hunger and pleasantness, the study can only infer what might be happening psychologically or biologically, Fredericson added.

— Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026
The effects are social and calm with a 20-minute onset that lasts for an hour of pleasantness.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of pleasantness

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The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
As a Detroit native, the topic of retail attraction for the city aligns with my research.

— Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of attraction

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The inevitable directorial dance of seduction to lure the reluctant actor to sign on to the project turns into an actual seduction, in ways that prove personally and artistically consequential for both women.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
The running theme of Dennis’ possible sociopathy is one of the show’s deepest wells of comedy, and his conversation here with Mac about his plans for at-sea seduction dived down into the depths.

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

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