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as in queen
a lovely woman
she's a honey, all right
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
this morning one of my employees had a real honey of an excuse for being late for work
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as in sweetheart
a person with whom one is in love
he usually gives his honey a dozen red roses on Valentine's Day
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as in to massage
to praise too much
she knew that the hairstylist was honeying her for a reason—the expectation of a generous tip
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Recent Examples of honey
Nicole Cobler, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
The formulas include active ingredients such as bioactive keratin ferment, honey and protein known to strengthen the hair, reduce breakage, and promote a smoother and shinier appearance.
—Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Between the lines: There are some promising signs for honey bees, which have made a comeback since the colony collapse crisis of the early 2000s.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
The formulas include active ingredients such as bioactive keratin ferment, honey and protein known to strengthen the hair, reduce breakage, and promote a smoother and shinier appearance.
—Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honey
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.Cole Kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, 14 July 2017
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Yet, one of the beauty references for his 40th anniversary show dated almost 70 years before: ‘60s lashes seen on Diana Ross and The Supremes.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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The book explores a walled city the narrator and his teenage sweetheart imagined.Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Directed and co-written by Jordan Weiss, the movie is about two best friends and college freshmen (Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga) who make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving break, while growing closer to each other at the same time.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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It’s recommended by the brand to massage it into the skin for at least 30 seconds or until the oil has been absorbed, two to three times daily for the course of three months.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
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Pro tip: Use these globes for massaging your serums and cream onto your skin to promote absorption.AnaMaria Glavan, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
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On the first day, families gather to pray to the goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity and then to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
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From the commemoration of King Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana to the reverence of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism commune in ceremony.Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nebraska The Cornhuskers will bring a corn maze of mystery from Lincoln, an early-season Big Ten darling that has cratered in recent weeks.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Chief among these is Orbán, 61, who has become an unlikely darling to Trump and other Republicans, who have hosted him and courted his political advice.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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During the 2020 election, Rudd made headlines for handing out cookies to people standing in the rain while waiting to vote in Brooklyn, N.Y.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Near the entrance of the community center, volunteers for the Buncombe County Democratic Party stood with a sample ballot and handed out cookies.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Honey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honey. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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