WHITE-HEADED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

white-headed

adjective

ˈ(h)wīt-ˈhe-dəd

Definition of white-headed

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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Adjective

But many of us have buried our beloved pets in our yards beneath new trees as an alternative to cremation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
For this year’s show at Compton Verney, Cadogan has taken inspiration from British people who’ve written to her about losing beloved trees in their own gardens, or public spaces.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of beloved

Adjective

DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Impact on jobs Along with the financial toll that often accompanies looking after a loved one, caregivers may also experience an impact on their jobs or income.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of loved

Adjective

Weigand spends much of his time on house calls, reviving cherished heirlooms that have long fallen silent.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
In a Tuesday social media post, Kansas City’s Turnsol Books described Spiegel as a cherished member of the store’s community.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of cherished

Adjective

As Eric Dane faced the final moments of his life, his family fought to hold on to every precious moment.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The interplay of precious metals with rubber and leather reinforces the brand’s more casual sensibility, distinguishing it from more formal men’s jewelry offerings.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

Soft, sweet and dusted with sugar, pan de muerto, the bread of the dead, is a traditional Mexican bread made for Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

— Daniela Cintron, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Related Earlier this month, the group’s label, HYBE x Geffen, stated that Laforteza would return to the stage in January, which would be sweet timing for the Asia run.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

In the center is Santa's workshop, where a dizzying array of toys loops through, around, and above the darling little building.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of darling

Adjective

For something a bit more special, the hotel can arrange a sailing trip with a menu from the Janeiro Restaurant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Grammy Award-winning artist Brandy, Emmy Award-winning writer-producer-actor Lena Waithe and Allen Media Group founder Byron Allen are three of the six special honorees who will be celebrated during the 2026 Ebony Power 100 Gala.

— Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026

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