white-headed

adjective

ˈ(h)wīt-ˈhe-dəd How to pronounce white-headed (audio)
Definition of white-headednext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-headed
  1. beloved
  2. loved
  3. cherished
  4. precious
  5. favorite
  6. sweet
  7. darling
  8. special
Adjective
  • Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup No need to drive to Panera, this recipe brings the cozy, familiar flavors of the chain’s beloved broccoli and cheddar soup home.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Giuliani’s ascent to beloved national icon in the final months of his second term as mayor followed an otherwise tumultuous last year in office.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • Re-loved is a more recent upcycling initiative that allows customers to return their wax jackets in exchange for a voucher.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But the physical funeral home — the place where a loved one’s remains may be held — is not regulated by any state agency.
    — Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • The Spanish brand has also announced the revival of one of its most cherished race bikes, the TSS350.
    — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The cherished cult classic from 1985 is an ideal showcase for Curry’s impeccable physical humor and timing.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cherished
Adjective
  • Graham birdied the last two holes to earn a precious halve against 17-year-old Miles Russell.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Catalytic converters made with precious metals palladium, platinum and rhodium are especially targeted, according to the Justice Department.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • Los Angeles is the clear favorite to win the Super Bowl with +500 odds.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Check out even more lingering Labor Day deals on your favorite tech.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • But that wasn’t the only sweet surprise the artist and businessman had in store.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Atlanta chef David Rose’s sriracha-honey barbecue ribs combine smoked baby back ribs with a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze and his 2-2-1 method for cooking tender ribs at home.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This darling 1950s fishing cottage is just a couple minute’s stroll from Hither Hills beach in Montauk.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of darling
Adjective
  • An 85-yard punt return for a touchdown late in the third quarter gave Oregon a 27-20 lead, and after Boise State battled back to go ahead 34-27, the Broncos’ special teams unit gave up a game-tying 100-yard kickoff return.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On the other hand, Sanders and the Buffaloes will need to work on special teams despite Carter’s brilliant rush off the edge during that field goal block.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of special
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“White-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-headed. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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