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

Fellow Hawkins alums Joe Keery (who releases music under the moniker Djo) and Maya Hawke are indie darlings in their own right, and Wolfhard has previously referred to Keery as a mentor. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

On their debut album, the Detroit musician skewers social-climbing scene darlings and tackles personal existential delusions over a frenetic blend of post-punk and electro-pop. — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026

South Korea’s high-flying Kospi stock index, which is dominated by AI darlings SK Hynix, and Samsung, set a new record a few weeks ago only to suffer its fifth worst daily plunge ever days later. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach. — Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

Outside of the hospital, Emmy darlings Julianne Nicholson and Allison Janney should score nominations for their work on Paradise and The Diplomat, respectively. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

The Hornets were the second-half darlings of the NBA last year. — Law Murray, New York Times, 25 June 2026

That changed on Monday, when Cape Verde and its 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became early darlings of the World Cup after holding European champion Spain, one of the tournament favorites, to a scoreless draw in their opening match. — Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026