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Recent Examples of endearment
In a guest spot on the Good Mythical Morning podcast, the couple offered hilarious insight about how the mother of three draws the line regarding terms of endearment.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
If nothing else, this little term of endearment doesn't really seem exactly, well, endearing.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
End the card with a closing term of endearment that fits the status of you and your Valentine’s relationship.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
If nothing else, this little term of endearment doesn't really seem exactly, well, endearing.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
End the card with a closing term of endearment that fits the status of you and your Valentine’s relationship.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearment
Noun
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Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but not for Bobby Brown.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The imitation Punisher logo on Cole’s bullet was no act of flattery, but the most vile of insults.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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Look for paleta shakes, waffle bowls and burritos, vegan dark chocolate and cookie butter, as well as mango, passion fruit and more.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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The original recipe calls for cashew butter in the topping, but peanut butter or almond butter will work as well.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2025
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But in the midst of all the cheers, tears, adulation, handshakes and high fives from the patrons, fellow competitors, caddies, employees, suits, family and friends, there was only one thing on McIlroy's mind.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This figure, who writes letters of adulation to a white bodybuilder—literally named Brad—and who has no real Black family around him?—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2025
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump also proved receptive to entreaties from major auto firms about how dramatic the impact of the tariffs with America’s northern and southern neighbors would be to their businesses.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2025
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From there, according to the report, the sweet talk quickly moves to messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Google Chat or Telegram.—
Sunny Nagpaul,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2024
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Just in case that gave Reba a leg up, don't let her sweet talk you.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2024
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
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Carro's paper suggests that obvious sycophancy significantly reduces user trust.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hierarchies breed a hell of a lot of sycophancy and resentment, and this one is no different.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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While consumer advocacy groups and some tax experts have praised Direct File for creating a free pathway for some taxpayers to file their returns, the service hasn't earned universal praise.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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None of these shows have quite captured the zeitgeist like The Mandalorian did or garnered the critical praise of Andor.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Endearment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearment. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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