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
  • Closet Confidential Shop for pre-loved designer fashions, accessories and more to benefit Dress for Success Georgia’s work to help women across the state move forward in their careers and lives.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The tasks that OpenAI is testing can vary widely — from apartment hunting to caring for a loved one.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 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
  • 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
Definition of cherished
Adjective
  • For studio apartment dwellers or homes where square footage is precious, this miniature cart is slim enough to slip into discreet spaces until happy hour rolls around.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In Spain, the 12 August band of totality cut across the north of the country; the center line of the shadow passed within 11 kilometers of Pico Trigaza, promising Druckmüller and his colleagues a precious 107 seconds of totality.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • The bubbly coalition-builder had long been the favorite in the race, leading McKinney by double digits in polls leading up to Tuesday.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Below, a list of some of our favorite early Black Friday rug deals (and their makers).
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • Jovovich wrapped up the sweet caption by praising her daughter’s strength, loyalty, and perseverance.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The musician first revealed that Delaney was expecting her first baby with a sweet post in April.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 5 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
  • Provided by Hailey Gibbons Women have faced resistance from the military community in serving in combat roles and trying out for special operations, and that's still the case.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Ricketts won a special election in 2024 to complete Sasse’s term.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of special
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