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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
I married my high-school sweetheart as soon as we both finished college
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
a charming waterfront cottage that's a real sweetheart
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Recent Examples of sweetheart
Speedo, a 15-year-old sweetheart, lived a life of comfort until his owner got sick and could no longer care for the tabby any longer, his pet profile said.
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Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Poem 3 is playful: a mock-heroic eulogy for the sparrow, now dead, whom the poet blames for making his sweetheart’s eyes swollen and red—one of a very few references to Lesbia’s physical appearance.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Before becoming the face of WWE's Attitude Era in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Austin was in the wrestling promotion WCW and married to his high school sweetheart Kathryn Burrhus.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In July 2024, the comedian spoke to Entertainment Tonight about meeting his sweetheart at the SAG Awards in 2006.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Poem 3 is playful: a mock-heroic eulogy for the sparrow, now dead, whom the poet blames for making his sweetheart’s eyes swollen and red—one of a very few references to Lesbia’s physical appearance.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Before becoming the face of WWE's Attitude Era in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Austin was in the wrestling promotion WCW and married to his high school sweetheart Kathryn Burrhus.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In July 2024, the comedian spoke to Entertainment Tonight about meeting his sweetheart at the SAG Awards in 2006.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
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The Yankees — darlings of torpedo-bat makers everywhere — have walloped 22.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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It’s been more than 40 years since Mamet’s crop of caustic salesmen first hit the Broadway stage, becoming both a darling among critics and, seemingly, the dream production of every middle-aged male actor.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sullivan personally tested each item on this list of the best Lancôme beauty products.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the semi-permanent beauty segment continues expanding, with similar concepts emerging in hair color, nail art, and makeup, INKED by Dani shows how zeroing in on one thing — and doing it well — can build a solid business when paired with continuous innovation and authentic artistic vision.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But how about taking your sweetie to Hathor’s Festival of Love?—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nearly all sammies are eligible for the deal — just The Beast, 5 Meat Italian and the Garlic Roast Beef aren’t part of the discount — and the promo can be used once per order. Don’t forget about a sweet for your sweetie!—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Bringing a hospital to the West End was the dream of Corenza Townsend, chief administrative officer for Norton West.—
James Brown,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Following this new dream, Smeltzer found a vocal coach and started working on it.—
Josie Boyer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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But Clayton’s longtime girlfriend, Tatiyana Burney, was in Florida, too — and most importantly, so was his daughter, Leilani, who was born midway through his sophomore season.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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That Never Sleeps with his girlfriend, Ariana, but will the chaos of New York upend their romance?—
Gina Ragusa,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Of course, Joe and I discussed the difference and the relationship between noise and music, which was a theme dear to the futurists.—
Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $105 Jessica Rich Bella Stiletto $150 Buy Now at nordstrom Harking back to Jessica Rich’s hero collection — Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Retinol Reform Treatment Serum — loved by everyone from Shay Mitchell to Hollywood beaut insiders — was her gateway product.—
Elizabeth Denton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Some of our favorite Passover desserts are no-cook sweets like our date and chocolate balls.—
Yakir Levy,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Kudos on cutting back on sweets and prioritizing your health.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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