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
  • This iteration of the beloved children’s book revolves around the shenanigans that occur after a mischievous hat-wearing cat arrives to cheer up two siblings who move to a new town.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But isn’t the Fisherwoman, a kind of sister to Chaucer’s working woman—the five-times married Alison, the beloved first sovereign woman of English literature—content to be alone?
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • The entire team at Public Health extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hall died Tuesday in Dallas surrounded by her loved ones, her family announced Wednesday in a statement.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • But over time, some music acts have become cherished regulars that can be reliably found on certain nights.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Kintsugi can breathe new life into cherished old items, but they should be removed from food service.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cherished
Adjective
  • Like Voto, the jeweler is about giving new life to a precious past.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Gold smuggled out of conflict zones, Russia or African countries accounted for 42% of the UAE's total imports of the precious metal in 2024, the report says.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • This week’s matchup doesn’t offer much more appeal as Jacksonville should be a sizable favorite, and while Tennessee has been more competitive than its 1-7 record suggests, Strange remains a streaming option at best.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • My favorite aspect was the room's second king bed, which was encased in walls of glass and featured a full glass ceiling for stargazing long into the night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • Usually about the size of a large grapefruit, sweet pie pumpkins have thick walls.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The horchata latte on Amistad’s regular menu is sweet, creamy and a little spiced.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 Nov. 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
  • When a crisis happens, compassion should already be part of the culture, not a special accommodation.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Of course, the Hawks offense and special teams need work too.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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