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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
I married my high-school sweetheart as soon as we both finished college
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
a charming waterfront cottage that's a real sweetheart
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Recent Examples of sweetheart
One day, Ben wakes up living the life he was destined for — married to his college sweetheart (Swanson) and serving as a small-town pastor.
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Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Emily's college sweetheart boyfriend, Kory Ernster, 22, of Novi, also fatally drowned that day.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
About two weeks later, Jota married Rute Cardoso, who was his childhood sweetheart and mother of their three young children.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Dear Abby: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Emily's college sweetheart boyfriend, Kory Ernster, 22, of Novi, also fatally drowned that day.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
About two weeks later, Jota married Rute Cardoso, who was his childhood sweetheart and mother of their three young children.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Dear Abby: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
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The brand’s latest Color Series Mason jar collection nods to classic designs of the past, with darling details that bring nostalgic charm to any space whether they’re used in the kitchen for food storage or around the house as decor.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Milwaukee has arguably moved ahead of Tampa Bay and Cleveland as baseball’s small-market darling.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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That's the best way to cultivate empathy and compassion, and understand that every culture has its own beauty.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Greenfield’s funny, poignant and piercingly honest portrait of L.A. teens navigating high school’s social terrain in the post-pandemic era — shot before the brutal January 2025 wildfires scorched the landscape — captures the awkwardness and beauty of adolescence with rare precision.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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Yes, sweetie, the nail magicians at Chillhouse have delivered a dreamy gua sha tool that's just as satisfying for your muscles as their tips are for your fingers.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The actor posted sweetie pictures of his three fictional children, leaving out, well, his wife, played by Parker Posey.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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The owners of more than 10 gas stations and varied commercial properties throughout Los Angeles subsequently set out to create a bespoke modern farmhouse-style spread that would serve as a dream home for their entire family, replete with lots of space for entertaining and making memories.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Lottery winners often have elaborate spending plans, but Joseph Greer is a blue collar type with a pretty achievable — and unique — dream.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Frankly, my dear, Tom Jacobsen doesn’t give a dome.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 July 2025
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Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Campbell was suspected of taking the money and using it for personal expenses, including for big game hunting trips in Alaska, Africa, and other locations; taxidermy fees; jewelry; gambling; and direct payments to his girlfriend, the DOJ said.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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According to his girlfriend Maritza Zamorano, who organized a GoFundMe campaign for his legal defense, Itzep-Caba has no criminal record and is known for his dedication, teamwork, and leadership.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Literally anyone who can ride a bike can hoist a beaut by pressing a little button by your throttle and ride it out until the wheels fall off or the battery dies.—
Joe Salas
August 01,
New Atlas,
1 Aug. 2025
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Reinhart, who scored the game-winner in Game 7 of the Cup Final last year, opened scoring 4:36 with a beaut of an individual effort.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Dolce Bakery prepared sweets for tonight’s ‘New Heights’ episode.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over at West Park, the carnival enticed many people with a collection of rides and lots of sweets to devour.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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