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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 high school sweethearts were all smiles in the mirror selfie at the Kansas City spot, which the NFL star co-owns with teammate Travis Kelce.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Akl and Hasan Akil (Memory Box) star as childhood sweethearts Yasmina and Nino, who lose sight of one another to reunite in their late 20s, with their relationship developing in step with the tumultuous history of Lebanon.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
The high school sweethearts got married in 2014 and welcomed their son, Stefan, in October of that same year.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The news of the two pop culture sweethearts getting engaged nearly broke the internet as fans expressed their glee and warm wishes, while others played amateur sleuths to figure out just how the engagement took place.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
The winter trees that circle the small lake are bare, but what about the pigeons swelling themselves up for courting, chasing their sweethearts across the grass?
—Deborah Levy, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Many couples hire a photographer to capture the special moment when they get engaged, but that wasn't necessary for two childhood sweethearts who got their golden retriever to film the entire proposal instead.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
The 52-year-olds were high school sweethearts, have been married for 28 years, raised four children and will soon be empty nesters.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
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
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Akl and Hasan Akil (Memory Box) star as childhood sweethearts Yasmina and Nino, who lose sight of one another to reunite in their late 20s, with their relationship developing in step with the tumultuous history of Lebanon.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
The high school sweethearts got married in 2014 and welcomed their son, Stefan, in October of that same year.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The news of the two pop culture sweethearts getting engaged nearly broke the internet as fans expressed their glee and warm wishes, while others played amateur sleuths to figure out just how the engagement took place.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
The winter trees that circle the small lake are bare, but what about the pigeons swelling themselves up for courting, chasing their sweethearts across the grass?
—Deborah Levy, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Many couples hire a photographer to capture the special moment when they get engaged, but that wasn't necessary for two childhood sweethearts who got their golden retriever to film the entire proposal instead.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
The 52-year-olds were high school sweethearts, have been married for 28 years, raised four children and will soon be empty nesters.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweethearts
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And just like today, companies that didn’t yet turn a profit were some of the darlings of Wall Street.—
Christine Romans,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
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According to HockeyStatCards, which combines data from Natural Stat Trick and Dom Luszczyszyn’s Game Score model, Sebrango and Nikolas Matinpalo were far from analytical darlings.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Laneige became a household name thanks to its lip sleeping mask, but this overnight cream is no slack with the beauties either.—
Shalwah Evans,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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One of the all-time beauties of film, with acting chops.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the core, his characters are all sweeties.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Saft’s decorating dreams began early.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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His legacy will continue to inspire not only athletes but anyone who has ever been told their dreams were impossible.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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This adorable Free People Ice Queen Bucket Hat is one of the best gifts to give your girlfriends this year.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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While the women featured in the campaign are all wives or girlfriends of NFL players, each was chosen for their own achievements across a range of industries.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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For October, the committee has even more billboards on the way, paid for by Tab lovers across the country.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dominica Animal-lovers can head down to the Caribbean island of Dominica to visit what will likely become the world's first sperm whale reserve next year as the country acts on its commitment to marine conservation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ai provide companions that essentially act like virtual boyfriends or girlfriends.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her Godfather costar, Al Pacino, was one of her boyfriends in real life.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Sweethearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweethearts. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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