HONEY Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈhə-nē

Definition of honey

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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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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honey

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verb

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

Noun

Luzzi’s heavenly version is layered with almond, fig, honey and bavaroise. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 Sugar balances the salty flavor, while ingredients such as honey, maple syrup or spices help create different flavors of deli meat. — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for honey

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honey

Noun

In this Southern mystery with a sci-fi twist, tensions rise in a small Bible Belt community when faced with the appearance of mysterious lights in the sky, the strange disappearance of a local sweetheart, and the possible connection between them.

— Peter White, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
His college sweetheart and wife of nearly 56 years, Mickey, died in 2011.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweetheart

Noun

For the latest fashion, beauty and luxury insights, as well as exclusive discounts sent straight to your inbox, sign up here for the Vogue Business newsletter.

— Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Most beauty products carry an expiration date or a PAO (Period After Opening) symbol that tells you how long the formula is safe once opened.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of beauty

Noun

Camilla’s eight-minute video is based on a conversation between the queen and Maggie’s Chief Executive Laura Lee, who said the number of men who visit the charity’s centers has risen 12% since the king announced his diagnosis.

— Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Buckingham Palace had not yet taken the step of announcing the monarch's diagnosis to the world and so the queen was forced to keep quiet.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of queen

Verb

There’s massaging seats with 15 individual air bladders, and a heated windshield that uses a thin metallic coating to remove winter frost without having to rely on climate control.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 20 Aug. 2026
And, like Markiplier, Rice then embarks on years of hard work before the film’s release, massaging audience-specific outlets and influencers.

— Justine Bateman, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of massage

Noun

That was Briscoe’s introduction to racing, an inspiration that fueled his desire and his racing dreams.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Hull made a dream return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, beating Manchester United 2-0 to puncture any preseason optimism surrounding the 20-time champions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of dream

Noun

The action will be concentrated along one block of South J Street between Lake Avenue and First Avenue South, fronting venues including Rudy’s Pub/Bamboo Room, Propaganda and Pomona (named after the Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards).

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
It was worshipped as a goddess, believed to drive people mad, and even considered a realm for the dead.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of goddess

Verb

While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Mourinho stressed that actions speak louder than words, praising his squad's growing unity and dedication.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of praise

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