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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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
People are rooting for the childhood sweetheart love story.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
His high school sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Marilyn, died in 2021 of ALS at age 87.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
To help aid in his honorable crusade, Chad has entrusted his high school sweetheart and now wife, Alyssa Muma.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The pair welcomed their first child, Stefan Djokovic, in 2014 before the trio became a family of four in 2017 with the birth of their daughter, Tara Djokovic.
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Alex & Lisa Gaskarth
All Time Low’s frontman Alex Gaskarth wed his high school sweetheart, Lisa, in 2016 after 12 years together.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
His high school sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Marilyn, died in 2021 of ALS at age 87.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
To help aid in his honorable crusade, Chad has entrusted his high school sweetheart and now wife, Alyssa Muma.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The pair welcomed their first child, Stefan Djokovic, in 2014 before the trio became a family of four in 2017 with the birth of their daughter, Tara Djokovic.
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Alex & Lisa Gaskarth
All Time Low’s frontman Alex Gaskarth wed his high school sweetheart, Lisa, in 2016 after 12 years together.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
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But after spotting this darling satin option for just $60, that problem’s officially solved.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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And don’t be alarmed if your pee smells a little funky after eating these delightful darlings.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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After stepping back from the spotlight, Gary Sinise is letting fans in on his family's private battle with cancer − and finding beauty after tragedy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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She’s covered the rise of AI beauty tech, including Lash Extensions From an AI Robot: Is This the Future of Beauty?—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
15 May 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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Studying at Columbia—the home of such Palestinian scholars as Edward Said and Rashid Khalidi—had always been a dream of Khalil’s.—
Aida Alami,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kendra help listeners plan the dinner party menu of their dreams!—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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On Wednesday, May 14, the Big Time Rush member, 34, announced that he and his girlfriend Caitlin Spears are engaged.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Bursey, 33, of Gary, was in the vehicle with his girlfriend, plus five children.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 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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Of course, Joe and I discussed the difference and the relationship between noise and music, which was a theme dear to the futurists.—
Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Between sips, savor hearty traditional dishes, inventive tapas, artisanal cheeses, mouthwatering sweets—whether in an intimate dining room or at an elegant picnic among the vineyards.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Every year, when Easter time arrives, Alvarez says her grandma gives up sweets — specifically chocolate.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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