FAIR HAIRED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

fair-haired

adjective

ˈfer-ˈherd

Definition of fair-haired

as in beloved

granted special treatment or attention she had been the teacher's fair-haired pupil—the one who could do no wrong

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Recent Examples of fair-haired Shnaider’s parents were concerned that the fair-haired daughter would get sunburned on the courts, but caps and visors reportedly obstructed her view. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 The proud Westeros family of dragonlords have always been intent on making things bend to their (fair-haired, dragon-loving) will, even when the chips were down. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026 Unlike the legend in Shakespeare’s Hamlet — whose rejection by the Prince of Denmark sparks her unraveling — this fair-haired singing socialite will not be losing the plot. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 Initially, instrumental music is playing, but once the band dies down, a fair-haired youth starts singing, countertenor-like. — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fair-haired

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Adjective

This iteration of the beloved children’s book revolves around the shenanigans that occur after a mischievous hat-wearing cat arrives to cheer up two siblings who move to a new town.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
But isn’t the Fisherwoman, a kind of sister to Chaucer’s working woman—the five-times married Alison, the beloved first sovereign woman of English literature—content to be alone?

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of beloved

Adjective

The entire team at Public Health extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Hall died Tuesday in Dallas surrounded by her loved ones, her family announced Wednesday in a statement.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of loved

Adjective

But over time, some music acts have become cherished regulars that can be reliably found on certain nights.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
Kintsugi can breathe new life into cherished old items, but they should be removed from food service.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of cherished

Adjective

Like Voto, the jeweler is about giving new life to a precious past.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Gold smuggled out of conflict zones, Russia or African countries accounted for 42% of the UAE's total imports of the precious metal in 2024, the report says.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

This week’s matchup doesn’t offer much more appeal as Jacksonville should be a sizable favorite, and while Tennessee has been more competitive than its 1-7 record suggests, Strange remains a streaming option at best.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
My favorite aspect was the room's second king bed, which was encased in walls of glass and featured a full glass ceiling for stargazing long into the night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of favorite

Adjective

In the center is Santa's workshop, where a dizzying array of toys loops through, around, and above the darling little building.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026

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