as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
she had been the teacher's fair-haired pupil—the one who could do no wrong
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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.
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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
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Disney Branded Television has ordered four new episodes of the beloved sitcom.Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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But his exceptional comedic timing, versatility as an actor, iconic roles in beloved family-friendly films, and the ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles is the secret sauce behind his durability.Marc Berman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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After a long day at work, making a meal from scratch might not seem like the most appealing way to spend your precious off-hours.Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Tourists check into their hotels and spend the rest of their few days off running around, trying to make the most of their precious few days off.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
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Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Fruit is another unprocessed, sweet option for dessert that is both nutrient-dense and delicious, Siegel and Arévalo said.Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both the sweet treats and the retro holiday decor trends carry magical and irreplaceable memories with them.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, Martin said goodbye to dear friends, including her former husband's family, and left to join her brother in a sunny, remote huddle of mobile homes in Arizona called Bouse.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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This lovely man who was quite a dear friend, having worked together so closely, he was simply gone.Rachel Martin, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Fair-haired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair-haired. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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