as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
the company's top salesman was certainly the white-headed boy of the office
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Fifty years later the beloved landmark was empty and ripe for reimagining.
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Most residents in town know it as The Little Red Schoolhouse, a beloved landmark that serves as a special beacon of history.
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
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The history of reception is also a history of cherished hopes, beliefs, and misgivings.
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The ball, believed to be about 500 years old, is one of Scotland’s most cherished historical objects.
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For this, we’re granted precious flashback rations, which up until this point, have been a rare commodity this season.
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.
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Right on time, a loyal customer walks in and heads straight to his favorite spot.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
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The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
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Linen-blend Beach Pants are tailor-made for the season with their darling blue gingham pattern and relaxed fit.
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The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.
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As Taylor Swift appeared on the screen at Nissan Stadium during Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, the singer-songwriter was met with boos and cheers during her special video message.
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This year, there was a special emphasis on the transgender community, which has become a frequent political target of late.
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“White-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-headed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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