honeys 1 of 2

noun

Definition of honeysnext
plural of honey
1
as in beauties
a lovely woman she's a honey, all right

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2
as in dreams
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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3
as in sweethearts
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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honeys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of honey
as in massages
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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  1. beauties
  2. sweethearts
  3. darlings
  4. goddesses
  5. girlfriends
  6. cookies
  7. sweets
Noun
  • Lifestride Mary Jane Flats As a fan of Mary Jane flats, these brown beauties are a steal at 57 percent off.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Here's how to make these sophisticated beauties.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of sweethearts
Noun
  • See yourself with crystal clarity and kill the darlings keeping you small.
    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
Definition of darlings
Noun
  • The new film also relies heavily on the mythological imagery of angry goddesses - in this case ‘Gangamma Thalli’, the Hindu goddess believed to be the sister of Venkateshwara Balaji, mother of Lord Parashuram, and the protector of the region.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Families can hear all about classic ancient Greek myths which are filled with adventures of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of goddesses
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  • However, the real action is in the suites - and on the turf sidelines - where the WAGS (wives and girlfriends of professional athletes) command attention in their own sport, fashion.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The New York State attorney general who was beating up his girlfriends.
    Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • Pies are we; cookies are me, Jesse Szewczyk.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And these weren't just colorful, exciting cookies that add to the conversation around festive cookie making.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cookies
Noun
  • Experience a full English tea service with unlimited samplings of loose leaf tea, handmade tea sandwiches, nut-free scones and sweets, served on vintage dinnerware.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Half the fun of making these little sweets is unwrapping the mini chocolates.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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