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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
The collaboration seems a perfect fit for Witt, who married her high school sweetheart last year in a ceremony in Dallas attended by many of Witt’s teammates, some of whom were his groomsmen.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Viewers quickly fell in love with Asia, calling her an angel and sweetheart.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s Ariana Biermann, stepping out of Atlanta — and her mother Kim Zolciak-Biermann’s shadow — with nothing but a high school sweetheart (Hudson McLeroy), a streetwear dream, and a TikTok following.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
On June 25, 2000, just as the window to call high-school players officially opened, Crean contacted Wade at the home of his high-school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Viewers quickly fell in love with Asia, calling her an angel and sweetheart.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s Ariana Biermann, stepping out of Atlanta — and her mother Kim Zolciak-Biermann’s shadow — with nothing but a high school sweetheart (Hudson McLeroy), a streetwear dream, and a TikTok following.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
On June 25, 2000, just as the window to call high-school players officially opened, Crean contacted Wade at the home of his high-school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
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At that point, the band had already transitioned from country stars to crossover darlings, racking up several of pop radio wins.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Derik Queen This year’s March Madness darling continues rising in mock drafts.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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Case in point: the rapper and singer has only been to two Met Galas, but both her fashion and beauty looks have cemented themselves as some of the most memorable to date.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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Shein has already raised its prices, with its top 100 products in the beauty and health category seeing an average increase of 51%, Bloomberg reported.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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These dwarves are sweeties for keeping a vigil besides Snow White. 71.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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But how about taking your sweetie to Hathor’s Festival of Love?—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Readers in some sense rewrite a text, enlarging its scope through their imagination, creating a whole world by bringing into play their skills, their memory, their dreams and their personal history, with all its drama and symbolism.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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James Farthing and his girlfriend were arrested at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by USA TODAY on Friday.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Other phantoms visit, including Darin’s early girlfriend Connie Francis (Gracie Lawrence), but all lovers fade in the face of larger losses.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
2 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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Sinha, a Harvard graduate and a former consultant for McKinsey & Company, draped the men in marigold garlands and presented them with sweets.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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According to the company, a new business will be opening its doors and selling bubble tea, coffee, lemonade, and sweets.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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