as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
do you want to tell them how we met, sweetie pie, or should I?
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Recent Examples of sweetie pie
Catrina Bell loves to write sweetie pie monsters who bring the heat.
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Meg Miller, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Oh, sweetie pie, who decided to spend forty days alone in the desert?
—Greta Morgan
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Mia needs this sort of person to bring out the sweetie pie in her, the gentle nature in her.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Elliot is a sweetie pie, a family man who takes the concept of being a lover-not-a-fighter to the extreme.
—Adrienne Matei, The Atlantic, 29 Nov. 2022
Delaney, who plays sweetie pie fan-favourite Kenny Stowton, is reflecting on whether fans should be suspicious of his character’s new girlfriend, Audrey (Ayoola Smart).
—Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 14 Apr. 2020
Meg Miller, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Oh, sweetie pie, who decided to spend forty days alone in the desert?
—Greta Morgan
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Mia needs this sort of person to bring out the sweetie pie in her, the gentle nature in her.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Elliot is a sweetie pie, a family man who takes the concept of being a lover-not-a-fighter to the extreme.
—Adrienne Matei, The Atlantic, 29 Nov. 2022
Delaney, who plays sweetie pie fan-favourite Kenny Stowton, is reflecting on whether fans should be suspicious of his character’s new girlfriend, Audrey (Ayoola Smart).
—Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 14 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetie pie
Noun
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Shares of Palantir, a darling of the AI boom, powered higher by more than 6% after the company reported earnings on Monday night that beat traders' expectations.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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Since then, Ann Michael has become the darling among Patriots fans because of her relationship with the NFL MVP candidate.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Six years ago, at my 40th high school reunion, a few former classmates asked me about my old high school sweetheart.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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However, there are several couples from earlier seasons who have gone the distance, including America’s sweethearts from season 1, Lauren and Cameron.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And with Valentine's Day coming up fast, check out our list of nine restaurants with a romantic vibe, and 12 ideas to celebrate your sweetie as well as your galentines, from a tea party to a burlesque show to a day cruise.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a recent clip shared to the NFL’s official Instagram, Drake ranked a handful of the sweets his sweetie has made.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 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
Noun
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Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day to indulge in sweets and rich foods before Lent begins.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Methodology To gather the data, our team shopped for Valentine’s Day themed flowers, sweets, wine and cards.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This same self-centeredness compels his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby) to move out of their modest apartment without warning.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cruz and Romeo stepped out with their respective girlfriends ahead of Paris Fashion Week, showcasing the closeness of their relationship.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Sweetie pie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetie%20pie. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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