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
  • Each post has been circulated repeatedly with desperate pleas from bereaved owners and basic information about their beloved animals.
    — Anabella Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Shio pan, or Japanese salt bread, is the beloved bakery staple that has quickly gained traction and spread from Japan throughout Asia over the past decade.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • Following the funeral and vigil, the military will offer support for her loved ones, along with Legion Post 597 based in Carrollton.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Her concerns were ultimately met with support from her loved ones.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • Shadow is a calm, gentle husky, a nice girl who will become a cherished member of any family.
    — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 18 July 2026
  • In the aftermath, the community lost its most cherished annual affair and both COVID and rising insurance rates made bringing the festival back a longshot.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of cherished
Adjective
  • That forgiving quality is part of why the look feels livable rather than precious.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Alongside Italy and Greece, Spain is one of the world's leading producers of the precious commodity and a global reference for prices.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • Her children are named Orlando and Ophelia after the place where her son was conceived and her favorite Taylor Swift song, respectively.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Readers cast 661,000 votes this year for their favorite cities, airlines, hotels and more, with editors describing the rankings as a snapshot of places resonating with travelers today.
    — Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • Challah, the eggy bread beloved for its fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor, has introduced her to new food combinations, bakeries, friends and Weidenfeld’s extended family.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • Blend equal parts of Trader Joe’s Buffalo Ranch Popcorn and Hot Honey Popcorn for a sweet, spicy, and savory mix.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • Diamonds are darling, but Princess Diana’s jewelry collection made a strong case for sapphires being a girl’s best friend.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 July 2026
  • In Lima's popular Miraflores district, the brand's darling five-bedroom Fausto made for a soft landing after a red-eye from Europe.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of darling
Adjective
  • The White House Correspondents' Association presented a special award, the President's Award for Exceptional Service, to Gonzales and the staff of the Washington Hilton during Friday night's dinner.
    — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Aside from firearm education and training, Valkyrie plans to offer a host of special events, courses and instructors, the pair said.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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