as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
she had been the teacher's fair-haired pupil—the one who could do no wrong
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fair-haired
The replication crisis has debunked many of psychology’s fair-haired hypotheses, but for the marshmallow test, things have only become more interesting.
—
Big Think, 24 June 2024
Each shows a fair-haired woman, finely dressed in a yellow satin jacket and seated at a table, with a pen in her right hand and a sheet of paper at the ready.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
Big Think, 24 June 2024
Each shows a fair-haired woman, finely dressed in a yellow satin jacket and seated at a table, with a pen in her right hand and a sheet of paper at the ready.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair-haired
Adjective
-
At the beloved English country hotel The Newt in Somerset, the dish that checks all the boxes is their Brussels Sprout Risotto, which flies off the menu at the Garden Café.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
-
Even listening to a favorite song and dancing around the kitchen while unloading the dishwasher can become a beloved family ritual—just think about what brings your family joy, and go from there.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Her cousin reminded her that a gift given in love is precious in God’s eyes.Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made by History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Actors Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella do a fantastic job of invoking a bittersweet nostalgia while reminding us just how precious the present moment is.Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Here are a few of my favorite rums that have hit store shelves in the last few months, all of which are worth your time.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
-
These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Your darling planetary ruler, Venus, is transiting the creative sign of Leo while shining a light on your 11th house of associations, community and sense of belonging in the world.Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
-
The essence of the inimitable country icon has been funneled into a darling new figurine, complete with a glittering orange bodysuit and bold blue eyeshadow.Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
Adjective
-
From fun, quirky dips to sweet, tangy cake frostings and cheesecakes to cheesy sausage balls, cream cheese runs the gamut from sweet to savory Southern recipes.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Prizes for the contest are syrupy sweet and worth $850.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Goldsberry is both funny, guileless, and dear, and ends the show with a kind of light wave, a gentle gesture for what turns out to be a very good night.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Without - without rank choice voting, my dear friend Lisa wouldn't be here.CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near fair-haired
Cite this Entry
“Fair-haired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair-haired. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share