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as in queen
a lovely woman
she's a honey, all right
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2
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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Attract more bees with honey to consolidate your energy for an outing with a romantic interest that is zesty and sweet.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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
In a small bowl, combine the leaves from the tea bag with honey, then use this for a gentle exfoliant for your face or body.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Attract more bees with honey to consolidate your energy for an outing with a romantic interest that is zesty and sweet.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Well, an Oklahoma shelter is going the extra mile on this year’s sweetheart holiday.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
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In 1979, Jackson married his high school sweetheart, Denise Jackson (yep, same last name).—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For best results, apply the serum every day, gently massaging it into the skin and leaving it on.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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Your beloved can apply it day and night, massaging it in circular motions on his face.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This stunning marble depiction of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare will go on public display in the atrium of the Wrightwood 659 gallery in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood starting on January 25.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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To the south is the open sea, home of a goddess who looms large in local mythology.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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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Find guidance, here, courtesy of this Copenhagen fashion week darling.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His versatility, work ethic and team-first attitude impressed former coach Tata Martino and Mascherano has praised him, as well.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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In an internal memo obtained by ABC News, Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger praised officers in the wake of the pardons.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Baked by Yael across from the main gates serves panda pops and cookies, as well as coffee and bagel sandwiches.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
24 Jan. 2025
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This isn’t the first celebrity collaboration for the cookie brand.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Honey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honey. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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