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

Flagship publication the Sacramento Bee nixed six of 39 union journalists, a 15% cut that eliminated the sports desk, including a long-serving, beloved high school sports reporter.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Luke Talich became a Notre Dame fan because the Irish wore the same blue-and-gold colors as his beloved Cody High School Broncs.

— Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of beloved

Adjective

The Emerging Filmmakers Program A long-standing partnership between HSDFF and Arkansas TV, the Emerging Filmmakers Program is one of HSDFF’s most cherished educational initiatives.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Beyond the estate’s gates, Asheville has grown alongside it into one of the South’s most cherished mountain destinations.

— Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cherished

Adjective

Seeing these two girl dads tear up about walking their babies down the aisle, the passage of time, and the inviolate personhood of their daughters was tender and precious.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
One burns the only copy of her sister’s precious handwritten manuscript; at least two others set houses on fire, one while her unsuspecting parents are still asleep inside.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

Fiorella Valdesolo spoke with NYCB diehards about their favorite seats, the shows on their must-see lists, and where to eat and drink before and after the final curtain.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026
Unsuspecting shoppers inevitably will be lured by the delicious smells — and perhaps find their new favorite food court vendor.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorite

Adjective

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
This darling 1950s fishing cottage is just a couple minute’s stroll from Hither Hills beach in Montauk.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of darling

Adjective

There's also the Pillow Talk Dreams Come True box, a sweet pink velvet box tied with a bow that houses 16 full-size Pillow Talk products, including lipsticks, blushes and mascara.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Today’s cinnamon fragrances are less candle-aisle sweet, and more sophisticated.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

The ink also includes the initials of someone dear to his heart, his late grandmother, Joan Merritt.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Monster depicts Lizzie keeping a great number of doves as her dear pets, housing them in an elaborate coop out back.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

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