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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
And especially to be with Erika, his sweetheart since high school.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The professional baseball player, 23, tied the knot with his high school sweetheart Alyssa Kuri on Friday, Jan. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage in California.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
For 25 years, Mary and Chris Teague were textbook high school sweethearts.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Michael and Laurie Shaver were middle school sweethearts, both from upstate New York.
—Paige Harriss, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The professional baseball player, 23, tied the knot with his high school sweetheart Alyssa Kuri on Friday, Jan. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage in California.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
For 25 years, Mary and Chris Teague were textbook high school sweethearts.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Michael and Laurie Shaver were middle school sweethearts, both from upstate New York.
—Paige Harriss, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
Noun
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That leaves the newbie, the legends, and the Academy darling.—
Jason Lamphier,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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If the past is any indication, 2025 and beyond promise to be nothing short of extraordinary for this indie darling turned entertainment powerhouse.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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As the candles burn down, Brooke finds her feelings for her stand-in sweetie might just be the real deal.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Max dropped a collegiate romcom called Sweethearts, about a pair of freshmen (played by Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga) who vow to drop-kick their high school sweeties over Thanksgiving break.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 Dec. 2024
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There are reasons to be watchful of the relationship between the tech industry and the Right. Tech billionaires dream of reinventing our world.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
2 Feb. 2025
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Playing with Los Angeles has been a fulfillment of a lifelong dream.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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One time, when Easton planned to visit his younger girlfriend, Franklin begged him to bring her best friend Sara with him.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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If convicted on both counts, A$AP Rocky, who shares two children with girlfriend Rihanna, could get up to 24 years in prison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 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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Somehow the ethereal little dears were inapprehensible without words.—
Tom Wolfe,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Oct. 2024
Noun
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
17 Sep. 2024
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Scientists have also discovered that the cells in the tongue that sense sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami tastes are spaced out across the tongue; some people are genetically more predisposed to liking sweets than others; and children tend to prefer the taste of sour candies more than adults do.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Stop at Rhinelander Bakery, its display cases filled with a mind-boggling array of fresh sweets.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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