sweetheart

noun

ˈswēt-ˌhärt How to pronounce sweetheart (audio)
Definition of sweetheartnext
1
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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2
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 The book follows the relationship between Canadian sweetheart Shane Hollander and Russian bad boy Ilya Rosanov. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 One early triumph was an award-winning 1998 Moesha episode in which the titular teen, played by America’s R&B sweetheart Brandy, is prescribed birth control. — Judy Berman, Time, 29 June 2026 Michael Cincinati and Amanda Price were high school sweethearts. — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 24 June 2026 The childhood sweethearts have become parents themselves. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweetheart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
  1. darling
  2. beauty
  3. sweetie
  4. dream
  5. dear
  6. beaut
  7. girlfriend
  8. wonder
Noun
  • On their debut album, the Detroit musician skewers social-climbing scene darlings and tackles personal existential delusions over a frenetic blend of post-punk and electro-pop.
    — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • Won its group, defeated tournament darling Cape Verde, ousted Egypt and then de-neutralized the Swiss in extra time.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of darling
Noun
  • The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical reimagines the ‘80s classic in the style of the Harlem ballroom scene, where each cat is now a human competitor walking the runway and competing in categories like voguing and beauty.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • As a beauty editor, I am blessed with an overflowing stash of some of the best hydrating and active products for mature skin, period.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Sorry, sweetie, but that’s the nature of the game, no matter what network.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
  • The said witty, hedonistic sweetie is not so much a strutting shock machine as a normative character, a familiar sight on the Rialto with a whole lot of high-end Broadway competition working just down the street.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of sweetie
Noun
  • Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Let’s travel path two and figure out how this career part timer doesn’t have to put the rest of their life on hold while the dream career is still TBD.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of dream
Noun
  • Frankly, my dear, Tom Jacobsen doesn’t give a dome.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 July 2025
  • 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
Definition of dear
Noun
  • As for the performance T-shirts in the lineup, the oversized, moisture-wicking beauts are meant to turn heads in their color-happy Turmeric iteration.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • For example, avocados are high in fiber, with half of one of those beauts having five grams of fiber.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026
Definition of beaut
Noun
  • An unscrupulous politician whose opponent happens to be Virgil’s girlfriend, Marie?
    — Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • And never mind the allegations of volatile behavior from a couple of past girlfriends; one of them is a Republican activist.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of girlfriend
Noun
  • This pantry staple works wonders to remove grease and grime from multiple surfaces in your home, including your oven, without chemicals.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Listening to his composition, I am struck by its beauty, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable sense of wonder that animates it.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of wonder

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