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as in favorites
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 sweethearts
a person with whom one is in love
anything you say, darling
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Recent Examples of darlings
Kill your darlings, the advice for writers, takes on a whole new meaning here.
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Seminoles were 13-0, playoff darlings, swagger restored, the logo gleaming again like a championship promise.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The assumption now, of course, is that the 2025 Jays aren’t only Canada’s team but have become the darlings of most of North America.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Before Jenna Ortega and Scream, before Mia Goth and Pearl, and before the young cast of Yellowjackets became our cannibal darlings, Maika Monroe arrived to put her own indelible stamp on 21st-century horror.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
National parks are the darlings of public lands, receiving the highest degree of protection and the most public support.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
And just like today, companies that didn’t yet turn a profit were some of the darlings of Wall Street.
—Christine Romans, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
According to HockeyStatCards, which combines data from Natural Stat Trick and Dom Luszczyszyn’s Game Score model, Sebrango and Nikolas Matinpalo were far from analytical darlings.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Currently, her work has been worn by fashion icons Naomi Campbell and Anok Yai, as well as music darlings like Kelly Rowland, Cassie, and SZA.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Seminoles were 13-0, playoff darlings, swagger restored, the logo gleaming again like a championship promise.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The assumption now, of course, is that the 2025 Jays aren’t only Canada’s team but have become the darlings of most of North America.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Before Jenna Ortega and Scream, before Mia Goth and Pearl, and before the young cast of Yellowjackets became our cannibal darlings, Maika Monroe arrived to put her own indelible stamp on 21st-century horror.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
National parks are the darlings of public lands, receiving the highest degree of protection and the most public support.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
And just like today, companies that didn’t yet turn a profit were some of the darlings of Wall Street.
—Christine Romans, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
According to HockeyStatCards, which combines data from Natural Stat Trick and Dom Luszczyszyn’s Game Score model, Sebrango and Nikolas Matinpalo were far from analytical darlings.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Currently, her work has been worn by fashion icons Naomi Campbell and Anok Yai, as well as music darlings like Kelly Rowland, Cassie, and SZA.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darlings
Noun
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From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The high school sweethearts grew into a family of three over the years that includes their three children—Cordé, Cordell, and Cori Broadus.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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The influencer, 26, graduated from nursing school in August 2024, and soon after, the high school sweethearts bought a house in Michigan, ending the long-distance aspect of their relationship, Adams tells PEOPLE exclusively.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the core, his characters are all sweeties.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Best Playful Design Pup lovers will swoon over this white ceramic dachshund menorah by Jonathan Adler, which is finished with a soft satin matte glaze.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Frosted Fraser Fir Artificial Lit Christmas Tree Flocked trees are a major trend and a must-have for some decor lovers, and this one is thoroughly frosted.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Darlings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darlings. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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