1
as in sweetheart
a person with whom one is in love
He usually gives his honey a dozen red roses on Valentine's Day.
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2
as in beauty
something very good of its kind
This morning, one of my employees had one honey of an excuse for being late for work.
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as in queen
an attractive woman
She's a honey, all right.
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as in to massage
to praise too much
she knew that the hairstylist was honeying her for a reason—the expectation of a generous tip
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Recent Examples of honey
Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
For the glaze, heat lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a small saucepan.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Noun
This pick is packed with hydrating, nourishing, and moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera leaf juice, coconut oil, and honey that work for all hair types.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
For the glaze, heat lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a small saucepan.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honey
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The reverend is survived by his college sweetheart, Jacqueline Jackson, to whom he’d been married since 1962.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Savor wine tastings and pairings, tours, intimate accommodations, romantic dinners, live music and beyond with your sweetheart.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Links can be seen between the popularity of K-beauty – a sector estimated by research firm Mintel to be worth more than $90 billion – and the rise of Korean culture internationally.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The beauty of his images, amid unnatural constraints, isn’t a matter of style but of natural force.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The future queen wore a choker bracelet from Queen Mary’s collection on Sunday, as well as the Greville Chandelier Earrings—both sparklers from the royal collection.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 1 queen, actor, and activist Maxi Shield has died at age 51, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Start with a dry face, massage it in to loosen things up, then apply water to emulsify, and reach for a washcloth to get rid of any excess.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2026
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Designer-darling nail artist Jin Soon Choi topped fingers and toes at Proenza Schouler with a hazy cerulean polish named Sea Clay from her eponymous line.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Song Sung Blue actress has cemented herself as an awards season darling for her role as Claire Sardina, one half of a real-life Neil Diamond tribute band—and Hudson embraced a sartorial challenge while combining so many divisive trends into one monochromatic look on Sunday night.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Beals will play Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, the harvest, and the cycle of life and death.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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The research has implications beyond the origins of this extraordinary goddess particle, however.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop the Hoka Clifton 10, Hoka Bondi 9, and more, all praised by nurses who spend all day on their feet—with discounts up to 37 percent off.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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What customers are saying Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations earn strong ratings on Yelp, where diners frequently praise the flavorful food, upbeat atmosphere and attentive service.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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Look into your sweetie’s eyes and say that your love is vaster than Jupiter.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Grab the sunglasses again and enjoy a day with your sweetie free of anything significant from Mother Nature.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Honey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honey. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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