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as in darlings
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 beauties
something very good of its kind
a charming waterfront cottage that's a real sweetheart
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Recent Examples of sweethearts
The couple, who are both from Kentucky, are high school sweethearts and have been together since 2016.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
After first crossing paths in secondary school, Eve’s parents, Ali and Bono, became high school sweethearts.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Cody and his wife Rebecca, high-school sweethearts, shared their first date at a Waylon Jennings-Jessi Colter concert in Louisville and were married in 1980.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Mo’Nique and Sidney Hicks Mo’Nique and Sidney Hicks were high school sweethearts before Hicks became Mo'Nique's manager.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Meanwhile, childhood sweethearts Patrick and Shiv are married with children.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Al-Shurman and his wife Nadeen were high school sweethearts at Western, Ali Al-Shurman said.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The couple were high school sweethearts and went on to elope in 1989 at the height of Bon Jovi's fame.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presence of Nevile’s new wife, tensions are running high.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
After first crossing paths in secondary school, Eve’s parents, Ali and Bono, became high school sweethearts.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Cody and his wife Rebecca, high-school sweethearts, shared their first date at a Waylon Jennings-Jessi Colter concert in Louisville and were married in 1980.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Mo’Nique and Sidney Hicks Mo’Nique and Sidney Hicks were high school sweethearts before Hicks became Mo'Nique's manager.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Meanwhile, childhood sweethearts Patrick and Shiv are married with children.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Al-Shurman and his wife Nadeen were high school sweethearts at Western, Ali Al-Shurman said.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The couple were high school sweethearts and went on to elope in 1989 at the height of Bon Jovi's fame.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presence of Nevile’s new wife, tensions are running high.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweethearts
Noun
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Despite Algeria becoming the local darlings of Lawrence, KC Live!—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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New Zealand filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou — twins better known by their nom de YouTube RackkaRackka, where their violent, nutso videos were embraced by millions of viewers — became indie darlings thanks to their 2022 hit for A24, Talk to Me.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
Noun
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From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Big dreams may crash down to earth when daily reality gets involved.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Daeron Targaryen Daeron Targaryen, otherwise known as Daeron the Drunkard, is a bookish and melancholy Targaryen prince known for his prophetic dreams.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Noun
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It’s been 20 years now that the women partners of professional athletes — their wives and girlfriends — have been known as WAGs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Meghan hosted a game night with some girlfriends at the couple's home in Montecito, California, as evidenced by one of her best friend's latest Instagram posts.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Noun
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AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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And now the opportunity to get to travel to them with other fans, with other book lovers, just too good to pass up.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Some of the biggest Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders fans are their boyfriends and husbands.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Husbands and boyfriends have been booking birthday celebrations and surprise date nights for their ladies.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Sweethearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweethearts. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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