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Recent Examples of endearment
Bubba, by the way, was a term of endearment Buffett’s bandmates and friends used around him.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Auntie is a term of endearment, a reference to the mom-aged woman young people like being around.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 29 July 2025
This is how pet names become a trap — when terms of endearment shift from genuine affection to strategic tools.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
It has been brought to the forefront by Jey, who also uses it as a greeting or term of endearment.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Auntie is a term of endearment, a reference to the mom-aged woman young people like being around.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 29 July 2025
This is how pet names become a trap — when terms of endearment shift from genuine affection to strategic tools.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
It has been brought to the forefront by Jey, who also uses it as a greeting or term of endearment.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearment
Noun
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Scammers use friendliness, flattery and false urgency to pull you in, then drain your accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In just 10 minutes, and with a few staples (onions, cheese, butter), this warm and comforting casserole can save the day.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Michael also whipped up a fancy compound butter.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Andrew has always wanted more adulation for his two daughters.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Oct. 2025
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The announcement came after a day of adulation for the visiting American president from his hosts.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Gaiani, drinking or using drugs before social situations is a major sign that your teen may be using alcohol to cope with fawning and to feel more comfortable or confident.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But despite his entreaties, including meeting with Putin in Alaska, floating sanctions relief, and threatening to cut off aid to Kyiv, the Russian president has refused to be charmed into giving up on his invasion.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, so far, WBD has turned down the Ellison entreaties.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Don’t fall for compliments that don’t feel genuine, and don’t be afraid to confront whatever’s beneath someone’s sweet talk.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The odds are that such sweet talk is going to inevitably run out or at least be intermittent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Impressed by the senator’s blandishments, the egoistic journalist argues military strategy and then faces a moment of conscience.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 May 2023
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People want to hear blandishments about engagement and infrastructure.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2023
Noun
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These are serious temples of pleasure, with irresistible aromas wafting out and window displays beckoning with equal measures of art and enticement.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Security and prosperity proved strong enticements to accepting imperial rule, even if those benefits came at the point of a bayonet.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Endearment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearment. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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