endearment
noun
en·dear·ment
in-ˈdir-mənt 
1
: a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
2
: the act or process of endearing
Examples of endearment in a Sentence
two lovers whispering endearments to each other
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What may be a term of endearment in one context can be perceived differently in another.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In a guest spot on the Good Mythical Morning podcast, the couple offered hilarious insight about how the mother of three draws the line regarding terms of endearment.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
It’s also not meant to be used as a term of endearment for babies, Cao notes.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In a guest spot on the Good Mythical Morning podcast, the couple offered hilarious insight about how the mother of three draws the line regarding terms of endearment.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
It’s also not meant to be used as a term of endearment for babies, Cao notes.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Endearment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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endearment
noun
en·dear·ment
in-ˈdi(ə)r-mənt
: a word or an act (as a caress) showing love or affection
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