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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 were high school sweethearts and went on to elope in 1989 at the height of Bon Jovi's fame.
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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
He was born in the late '90s Ian and his wife, Alisa Beth Terry, met as college sweethearts at Syracuse University and married on June 12, 1993.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The former ruling family, widely condemned over the president’s use of chemical weapons against his own civilians, have been portrayed as sincere sweethearts.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Jay and Slater, who were high school sweethearts, married in November 2018 after dating for several years.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Jay and Slater were high school sweethearts Both Jay and Slater attended Georgetown Day School, graduating in 2010.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Slater and Jay, who were high school sweethearts, officially finalized their divorce in September.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Brittany and Patrick are high school sweethearts who met in their teenage years and have been married since March 12, 2022.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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
He was born in the late '90s Ian and his wife, Alisa Beth Terry, met as college sweethearts at Syracuse University and married on June 12, 1993.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The former ruling family, widely condemned over the president’s use of chemical weapons against his own civilians, have been portrayed as sincere sweethearts.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Jay and Slater, who were high school sweethearts, married in November 2018 after dating for several years.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Jay and Slater were high school sweethearts Both Jay and Slater attended Georgetown Day School, graduating in 2010.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Slater and Jay, who were high school sweethearts, officially finalized their divorce in September.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Brittany and Patrick are high school sweethearts who met in their teenage years and have been married since March 12, 2022.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweethearts
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If a lightweight cotton or twill treatment is more your speed, celebrities such as Mikey Madison and Monica Barbaro—two awards season darlings this year—have embraced the classic khaki trench in new shapes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The digital darlings ran around fixing my computer, setting up my website and showing off their skills.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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We natural hair beauties go to bed with satin or silk bonnets and scarves to help prevent breakage, reduce frizz, and retain moisture.—
Dana Oliver,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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Fried twice, liberally dusted with salt and pepper and served with a ramekin of garlic aioli, a plate of these golden-brown beauties can easily sate three or four people as a starter.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bright began hiking in the area and brought some of her girlfriends along.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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Conviction against certain boyfriends or girlfriends are also prohibiting, but generally only for a period of five years.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Any romance reader familiar with the enemies-to-lovers trope should recognize this archetype.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cabot Creamery butter lovers may want to check their fridges following a recent recall.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her goal was to get into the holiday spirit and also help other young women with gift ideas for their boyfriends.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety After winding up Gayle King’s birthday surprise, Williams got on the phone with Variety to talk about the song’s 60-year life as a perennial favorite of boyfriends, husbands, doting dads and presidents.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Sweethearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweethearts. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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