Synonyms of darlings

darlings

noun

plural of darling

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorites
• pets
• minions
• preferences
• speeds
• faves
• dears
• cups of tea
• sweethearts
• treasures
• beloveds
• prizes
• jewels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abominations
• bugbears
• anathemas
• bêtes noires

2

as in sweethearts

a person with whom one is in love

anything you say, darling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sweethearts
• sweeties
• dears
• lovers
• girlfriends
• beloveds
• boyfriends
• sweets
• girls
• loves
• wives
• boys
• flames
• husbands
• hons
• honeys
• mistresses
• sweetie pies
• gals
• squeezes
• brides
• trueloves
• pets
• admirers
• paramours
• fellows
• lasses
• dolls
• beaux
• amours
• swains
• tootsies
• dates
• men
• grooms
• ducks
• escorts
• wooers
• gallants
• suitors
• ladyloves
• inamoratas
• significant others
• crushes
• fiancés
• heartthrobs
• steadies
• intendeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of darlings

Read more Indianapolis Colts The Colts started last season as league darlings, racing out to an 8-2 record as quarterback Daniel Jones earned some MVP buzz. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Every year brings a handful of new Netflix darlings — Adolescence dominated the awards circuit just last year! — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

From legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Lou Gehrig and Robinson to modern hobby darlings like Paul Skenes and SGA. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

In a nervous market full of geopolitical tension, IPOs have attracted a lot of investor attention, with AI darlings Anthropic and OpenAI preparing for their own debuts. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

BookTok books becoming movies or TV shows Keep an eye on these BookTok darlings, some of which have release dates while others are in early stages of development. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Hilary Duff Speaking of Disney stars, Hilary Duff was another one of Disney’s darlings after being cast in Lizzie McGuire in 2001. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Ogbonnaya and Morimoto have long been critical darlings, the former getting a 2020 Chicagoan of the Year nod in this paper. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

But after a disappointing 2025 season in which the Tigers went from top-five preseason Playoff darlings to Pinstripe Bowl losers, is the clock ticking for the winningest coach in ACC football history? — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026