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as in beauties
a lovely woman
she's a honey, all right
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as in dreams
something very good of its kind
this morning one of my employees had a real honey of an excuse for being late for work
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as in sweethearts
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 massages
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 honeys
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Breakfast is a huge spread of mueslis, cured meats, cheeses, South Tyrol fruit, cakes, bread, and even multiple local honeys.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Some raw honeys contain prebiotics, which can help improve gut health and energize you.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2025
For the most nuanced flavor, use floral honeys like orange blossom.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The Honey Duo Gift Set ($62) contains Wildflower and Orange Blossom honeys sourced entirely from California apiaries, while Sage Honey with Honeycomb ($32) offers a raw, textured alternative tied to the herbs grown in Markle’s own garden.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Kirk had a go-to order, the Mint Majesty Tea with two honeys, and the drink has been popularized as a way to memorialize the popular conservative activist.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Autumn Perkins, who lives in Middletown, Ohio, visited a Starbucks location inside Kroger and run by Kroger to order the mint majesty with two honeys.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Wildflower or clover honeys work well here.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Breakfast is a huge spread of mueslis, cured meats, cheeses, South Tyrol fruit, cakes, bread, and even multiple local honeys.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Some raw honeys contain prebiotics, which can help improve gut health and energize you.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2025
For the most nuanced flavor, use floral honeys like orange blossom.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The Honey Duo Gift Set ($62) contains Wildflower and Orange Blossom honeys sourced entirely from California apiaries, while Sage Honey with Honeycomb ($32) offers a raw, textured alternative tied to the herbs grown in Markle’s own garden.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Kirk had a go-to order, the Mint Majesty Tea with two honeys, and the drink has been popularized as a way to memorialize the popular conservative activist.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Autumn Perkins, who lives in Middletown, Ohio, visited a Starbucks location inside Kroger and run by Kroger to order the mint majesty with two honeys.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honeys
Noun
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Some of those bespoke beauties could soon be yours.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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Co-created and hosted by Tyra Banks, the reality competition in which amateur beauties vied for the titular title and a modeling contract, among other prizes, ran for 24 seasons on three different networks (UPN, The CW, VH1) between 2003 and 2018.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At that moment, her Olympic dreams seemed to be dashed.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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What started as a spontaneous offer between two strangers has turned into a sisterhood between 13 brides — with a single wedding dress helping all of their dreams come true.—
David Begnaud,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, there are several couples from earlier seasons who have gone the distance, including America’s sweethearts from season 1, Lauren and Cameron.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2026
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The couple, high school sweethearts with six kids and 20 grandchildren, sought to diversify their business ventures with the purchase, Mark Jones told the Examiner.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The center also has hydrotherapy chairs where athletes can lie as a jet of water, similar but much stronger than the jets in a jacuzzi, massages them.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Nov. 2025
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In a viral video shared on Instagram last Sunday under the username @whiskeytoller, the gray kitty can be seen hanging around his brother, Oakley, as his mom massages the injured area, doing his best to show his love and support.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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Guests are literally referred to as kings and queens, the men given crowns and boutonnieres, and the women tiaras and wrist corsages.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are many, many other queens who see it otherwise.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From peaches to blueberries, our expert growers offer delicious fruits that are easy to care for and thrive in pots and containers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some are woody shrubs and trees, such as blueberries, peaches, and apples.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leading the way are Vogue cover star Rosalía, Olympian Alysa Liu, and street-style darlings.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The absence of those factors is likely why none of his films broke through to reach a wider audience or became awards season darlings.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Honeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honeys. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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