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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
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
Noun
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Charlotte’s newest fine-dining darling is Albertine, with impressive food and service.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Ten-time Grammy nom Monáe, an equally impressive singer-songwriter who has become a fashion industry darling, follows in Jones’ footsteps with her own fervent fan base.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 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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Taking this Wilco beauty and photoshopping the new Pope’s face onto the album cover.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
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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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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Mixing live action and disturbing, tactile stop-motion animation, the great Czech surrealist’s debut feature transforms Alice’s descent into a waking dream of Victorian clutter.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
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Joseph Zada will play a young Haymitch, originated by Woody Harrelson, while Whitney Peak will play his girlfriend and a Covey descendent, Lenore Dove Baird.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
14 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
Noun
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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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Have Breakfast at a Market Start your day with a selection of sweets from Patisserie Bennis, a family-run bakery in the Habous neighborhood where locals buy sweet and savory treats by the kilo.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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However, loading them up with lots of sweets might not be your idea of a happy holiday.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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