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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
Amanda Seyfried turned heads in a custom Versace strapless ivory gown with a form-fitting silhouette and a sweetheart bodice.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The guy who plays Johnny — Mike — is a sweetheart in real life, and was super respectful.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
In 1946, the aspiring actress set out on a path to become America's sweetheart and was photographed in a series of promotional photos throughout 1946 and 1947 that captured her wholesome allure.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
The emails and correspondence involving Epstein’s 2007 sweetheart plea deal in South Florida was also heavily redacted.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The guy who plays Johnny — Mike — is a sweetheart in real life, and was super respectful.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
In 1946, the aspiring actress set out on a path to become America's sweetheart and was photographed in a series of promotional photos throughout 1946 and 1947 that captured her wholesome allure.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
The emails and correspondence involving Epstein’s 2007 sweetheart plea deal in South Florida was also heavily redacted.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
Noun
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Two charming Victorian-style houses are the perfect spot for your salt and pepper; each features a darling pink roof and delicate floral details.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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National and international media soon followed suit, making Plichta a darling of the left.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Below, shop eight deals across fashion, beauty, and home on Amazon—up to 62 percent off.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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The beauty industry is entering a building period, after a dip in M&A activity in 2025.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2026
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Canoe Bay, Wisconsin Looking for a romantic getaway with your sweetie?—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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Sadly, his college ball dreams didn’t come to fruition after the coach who called him up retired.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Over the past seven years, Blake Lively brought her dream hair care line to life by redefining the beauty industry with a blend of passion, precision and purpose.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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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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An ex-girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice made a social media post Wednesday alleging domestic abuse.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The video led to widespread speculation that the SNL comedian had married his girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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The only thing that separates this heavy-duty, 100-percent cotton beaut from its Barbour counterparts?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Nov. 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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While everyone should limit sweets for overall health, people with healthy blood sugar control can usually enjoy high-sugar foods like Oreos occasionally without issue.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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An award-winning bakery is bringing the sweets back to Southington after closing its Factory Square location in October.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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