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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
I married my high-school sweetheart as soon as we both finished college
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
a charming waterfront cottage that's a real sweetheart
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Recent Examples of sweetheart
Jolie, the star's eldest child, lives a life out of the spotlight but has dabbled in acting; her mother is Jones' high-school sweetheart Jeri Caldwell.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Having welcomed a child with his high school sweetheart months before filming Wicked, Slater faced particularly intense scrutiny once news of his relationship with Grande went public in July 2023.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
There were more than three dozen sets dotting the tables, adding color, kitsch, charm and conversation to the table settings — everything from a pair of tomatoes to the vintage bride and groom [figures] at our sweetheart table.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Courtesy Dateline As Zois, the prosecutor, explained at trial, in the summer of 2016, Bischoff was furious that his wife had left him and reunited with Hilbert, her high school sweetheart.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Having welcomed a child with his high school sweetheart months before filming Wicked, Slater faced particularly intense scrutiny once news of his relationship with Grande went public in July 2023.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
There were more than three dozen sets dotting the tables, adding color, kitsch, charm and conversation to the table settings — everything from a pair of tomatoes to the vintage bride and groom [figures] at our sweetheart table.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Courtesy Dateline As Zois, the prosecutor, explained at trial, in the summer of 2016, Bischoff was furious that his wife had left him and reunited with Hilbert, her high school sweetheart.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetheart
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With neo-soul producer Leon Michels behind the boards, Clairo furthers her shift from bedroom-pop darling to Brill Building revivalist.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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For yourself or someone else, a look at the best new beauty products to consider as 2024 comes to a close.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Max dropped a collegiate romcom called Sweethearts, about a pair of freshmen (played by Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga) who vow to drop-kick their high school sweeties over Thanksgiving break.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Michael Urie plays Prince Dauntless as a slightly dim, slightly fey, entirely winning sweetie.Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
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What if your dream job in aviation technology only has openings in their Miami office?Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Juvenile actor Abdallah, who lost his left leg at the age of four in a missile attack that killed his father, gives a remarkable performance as the resourceful boy who eventually takes enormous risks to keep at least part of his dream alive.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dietz was at the game with his girlfriend and was wearing a No. 9 Josh Norris jersey before he was called into service.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The estate lost the case, and the 401(k) balance went to the former girlfriend.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Decked out for the holidays While the angel ornaments sit in a glass case, Donna holds two ornaments on the dining room Christmas tree dear.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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At a recent event raising money for the Men Wear Pink campaign and for the Cincinnati Friars Club, another charity dear to Altenau's heart, the ambassadors climbed on stage and sang her a song.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
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Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Sep. 2024
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.Deanna Pai and Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024
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Related article Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says Researchers looked at sugar consumption in three categories: sugary beverages, sweets like pastries, and toppings like honey or sugar added to tea or coffee, according to the study.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Also, order appetizers, prepared sides, and sweets.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Sweetheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetheart. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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