dears

noun

plural of dear
as in darlings
a person with whom one is in love I love you, dear

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  1. darlings
  2. sweethearts
  3. sweeties
Noun
  • 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, 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
Definition of darlings
Noun
  • Kate Middleton and Prince William went from college sweethearts to a lasting royal romance.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Michael Cincinati and Amanda Price were high school sweethearts.
    — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 24 June 2026
Definition of sweethearts
Noun
  • May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Definition of sweeties
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