as in sweetheart
a person with whom one is in love
brought flowers home to his sweetie
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Recent Examples of sweetie
Their blissful romance gets interrupted when CW and her wealthy sweetie cross paths with a vapid, demanding influencer (Georgina Campbell) while on a trip.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025
These demonic, furry little toys have been absolutely everywhere (including in fashionable people’s closets) all year, so why not turn them into Halloween inspiration for you and your sweetie?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2025
Yes, sweetie, the nail magicians at Chillhouse have delivered a dreamy gua sha tool that's just as satisfying for your muscles as their tips are for your fingers.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
But how about taking your sweetie to Hathor’s Festival of Love?
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025
These demonic, furry little toys have been absolutely everywhere (including in fashionable people’s closets) all year, so why not turn them into Halloween inspiration for you and your sweetie?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2025
Yes, sweetie, the nail magicians at Chillhouse have delivered a dreamy gua sha tool that's just as satisfying for your muscles as their tips are for your fingers.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
But how about taking your sweetie to Hathor’s Festival of Love?
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetie
Noun
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As the Fever point guard celebrates her 24th birthday, see the most adorable photos of the college sweethearts.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Nine months later, Beckham gave his sweetheart a dazzling ring—and gave the world a love story for the ages.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This nightstand is packed with darling details, like spindle legs, visible wood grain patterns, and an antique bronze knob.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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Graham co-created, wrote, and starred in the Netflix hit Adolescence, which has become an awards darling since premiering to critical acclaim.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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The iconic Kansas City shopping district has had a string of businesses leave in the last few years, including the gift shop Hallmark Gold Crown, the Brazilian sweets shop Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro, the outdoors store Moosejaw, and clothing retailers Soft Surroundings and Forever 21.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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The festival dates back thousands of years in Europe, where Christians feast to use up sweets and fats before fasting during Lent.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Sweetie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetie. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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