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 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 See All Example Sentences for fair-haired

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Adjective

When Bellwood Coffee painted over a Grant Park mural of beloved Atlanta journalist Jovita Moore this April, people were outraged.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Hakai-hen’s mecha anime series lineup was also superb, with my beloved Dancouga included (shown below).

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of beloved

Adjective

The Dallas Police Department says a teenager and a young girl who went missing early Wednesday have now been safely located and are being reunited with loved ones.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Others utilize programs for hospice care to look after loved ones, or small-business loans to open a new storefront or hire a new employee.

— JD Vance, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of loved

Adjective

The Inn at Langley opened in 1989, becoming a cherished getaway for guests craving a blend of island time and all-American charm, only about an hour away from Seattle.

— Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Universities must evolve into learning organizations, balancing cherished traditions with ongoing institutional renewal to remain relevant and effective in a rapidly changing world.

— David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of cherished

Adjective

The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The middle of the infield, in particular, has struggled offensively and with precious little power.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

The smoothing and plumping fan-favorite masks have (literally) uplifted me on groggy mornings, amid grueling hangovers, and during spa nights with my best friends.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
The bold rose perfume is a cult classic and a favorite among Vogue editors, and pop star legends like Madonna.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of favorite

Adjective

The actress, 43, has been sporting a darling natural manicure during her press tour for The Odyssey, and her manicurist Mo Qin gave PEOPLE the scoop on her red carpet look.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of darling

Adjective

That’s just about $7 under budget for a four-person, sweet treat excursion.

— Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
This alone is a strong choice—agricole rhum tastes like grass and olives and earth instead of the sweet soft tropicality of classic rum—and if this were all, the resulting cocktail would still be a bold departure from the classic.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

Those in the know noticed an especially sentimental aspect to her appearance this weekend, as the Princess wore jewelry that nodded to those dearest to her heart.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026
Women were burning their bras, Black people were marching for their rights and teenagers across the world were explicitly rejecting the values that their parents held so dear.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

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