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as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
for a while that candidate was the darling of the news media and could do no wrong
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as in sweethearts
a person with whom one is in love
anything you say, darling
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Recent Examples of darlings
See yourself with crystal clarity and kill the darlings keeping you small.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Best known for his collaborations with Allen, Brickman helped to pen cinematic gold with a trilogy of films that became both cult classics and critical darlings.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
As a result, the editorial team, in conjunction with Scott and the producing team, had to kill their figurative darlings, including a scene where Nielsen’s Lucilla bids adieu to her deceased husband, Acacius (Pedro Pascal).
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
The week’s darlings included the married French duo Claude Lalanne (1925–2019) and François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), known collectively as Les Lalanne.
—Julia Halperin, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Young artists whose works have become market darlings also saw strong results.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
How annoying of a problem is this for one of the darlings of artificial intelligence?
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Can the Vikings remain the darlings of the league?
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
But these darlings are beautiful.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Best known for his collaborations with Allen, Brickman helped to pen cinematic gold with a trilogy of films that became both cult classics and critical darlings.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
As a result, the editorial team, in conjunction with Scott and the producing team, had to kill their figurative darlings, including a scene where Nielsen’s Lucilla bids adieu to her deceased husband, Acacius (Pedro Pascal).
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
The week’s darlings included the married French duo Claude Lalanne (1925–2019) and François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), known collectively as Les Lalanne.
—Julia Halperin, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Young artists whose works have become market darlings also saw strong results.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
How annoying of a problem is this for one of the darlings of artificial intelligence?
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Can the Vikings remain the darlings of the league?
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
But these darlings are beautiful.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darlings
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Some have pegged the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres as favorites for Sasaki, but his agent, Joel Wolfe, said the right-hander hasn’t mentioned a preference for the West Coast.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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My current favorites are the SpanxSmooth PerfectFit Ponte Flare Pant or the similar but more affordable Quince Ultra-stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pants.Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The high school sweethearts turned husband and wife, each holding a toddler in their arms as the mom and dad smiled for the photos.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The high school sweethearts — who tied the knot on March 12, 2020, after 10 years of dating — shared the news in a joint Instagram post.Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The cause of his death is still a hot topic of debate amongst horse lovers.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Darlings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darlings. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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