fair-haired

adjective

ˈfer-ˈherd How to pronounce fair-haired (audio)
Definition of fair-hairednext
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 Amanda was feline and fair-haired; Emerald had the large eyes, thick black eyebrows, and neotenous features of an anime hero. — Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair-haired
  1. beloved
  2. loved
  3. cherished
  4. precious
  5. favorite
  6. darling
  7. sweet
  8. dear
Adjective
  • Each post has been circulated repeatedly with desperate pleas from bereaved owners and basic information about their beloved animals.
    — Anabella Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Shio pan, or Japanese salt bread, is the beloved bakery staple that has quickly gained traction and spread from Japan throughout Asia over the past decade.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • Nothing can bring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo back to his loved ones.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Aside from the trauma, injury or death of a loved one, in most if not all cases families have no path to get financial assistance to cover medical or funeral bills.
    — Laura Geller, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • Shadow is a calm, gentle husky, a nice girl who will become a cherished member of any family.
    — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 18 July 2026
  • In the aftermath, the community lost its most cherished annual affair and both COVID and rising insurance rates made bringing the festival back a longshot.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of cherished
Adjective
  • That forgiving quality is part of why the look feels livable rather than precious.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Alongside Italy and Greece, Spain is one of the world's leading producers of the precious commodity and a global reference for prices.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • The everyday favorite model has also just received an aesthetic update known as the 9060R, which is available in two styles.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • Diamonds are darling, but Princess Diana’s jewelry collection made a strong case for sapphires being a girl’s best friend.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 July 2026
  • In Lima's popular Miraflores district, the brand's darling five-bedroom Fausto made for a soft landing after a red-eye from Europe.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of darling
Adjective
  • Challah, the eggy bread beloved for its fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor, has introduced her to new food combinations, bakeries, friends and Weidenfeld’s extended family.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • Blend equal parts of Trader Joe’s Buffalo Ranch Popcorn and Hot Honey Popcorn for a sweet, spicy, and savory mix.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • My dear friend Valerie Chu, who’s one of our writers, is being recognized.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • So, dear reader, what if the elusive Lady Whistledown herself had observed the frenzy surrounding the wedding of the season?
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of dear

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