1
as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
I married my high-school sweetheart as soon as we both finished college
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in beauty
something very good of its kind
a charming waterfront cottage that's a real sweetheart
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sweetheart
We're joined by Corey's wife, Helen, who was his high school sweetheart, and their two beloved daughters, Allison and Kaylee.
—
CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
We’re joined by Corey’s wife, Helen, who was his high school sweetheart, and their two beloved daughters, Allyson and Kaylee.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Brody thanked his sweetheart and her kids on stage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Plus, the blockbuster also stars cocktail extraordinaire Stanley Tucci and superstar sweetheart Ke Huy Quan, so really there’s no going wrong here.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sweetheart
CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
We’re joined by Corey’s wife, Helen, who was his high school sweetheart, and their two beloved daughters, Allyson and Kaylee.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Brody thanked his sweetheart and her kids on stage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Plus, the blockbuster also stars cocktail extraordinaire Stanley Tucci and superstar sweetheart Ke Huy Quan, so really there’s no going wrong here.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sweetheart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
Noun
-
These darling cards are sure to earn you lots of compliments.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
-
Searchlight dropped the project following Majors’ legal troubles; the Sundance darling was later picked up by Oscar-winning distributor Tom Ortenberg via his Briarcliff Entertainment.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Sullivan personally tested each item on this list of the best Lancôme beauty products.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Black womanhood embodies the unique intersection of strength, resilience, and beauty.—
Bryce Alexander Dixon,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
But how about taking your sweetie to Hathor’s Festival of Love?—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Nearly all sammies are eligible for the deal — just The Beast, 5 Meat Italian and the Garlic Roast Beef aren’t part of the discount — and the promo can be used once per order. Don’t forget about a sweet for your sweetie!—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Getting a glimpse into Garten’s life story is fascinating, and her cheerful demeanor and can-do attitude will galvanize you to chase your dreams.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
-
Still shopping around for the house of your dreams?—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In another instance, in 2023, an individual who threatened to kill his girlfriend was found to be manufacturing an arsenal of weapons in his apartment using a Creality printer.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Read Next Florida Spurned girlfriend trashes ex’s car, Florida cops say.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Price upon publish date of this article: $105 Jessica Rich Bella Stiletto $150 Buy Now at nordstrom Harking back to Jessica Rich’s hero collection — Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
-
The Retinol Reform Treatment Serum — loved by everyone from Shay Mitchell to Hollywood beaut insiders — was her gateway product.—
Elizabeth Denton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
-
Even traditional Ramadan sweets and pickles could be found.—
Eric Nagourney,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
-
The fact that many of us crave sweets or carbs ahead of our periods is not pure coincidence, either.—
María Quiles,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share