as in sweetheart
a person with whom one is in love
brought flowers home to his sweetie
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Recent Examples of sweetie
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.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Michael Urie plays Prince Dauntless as a slightly dim, slightly fey, entirely winning sweetie.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Grant is another top-tier sweetie who seems to be expressing romantic thoughts and feelings for the first time.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024
Meet Kelso, a big ol' poodle Kelso is the sweetest little sweetie.
—Megan Rose Dickey, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Michael Urie plays Prince Dauntless as a slightly dim, slightly fey, entirely winning sweetie.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Grant is another top-tier sweetie who seems to be expressing romantic thoughts and feelings for the first time.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024
Meet Kelso, a big ol' poodle Kelso is the sweetest little sweetie.
—Megan Rose Dickey, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetie
Noun
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On June 25, 2000, just as the window to call high-school players officially opened, Crean contacted Wade at the home of his high-school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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And in walks the dream of America’s sweetheart, Sandra Dee.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Check out this $30 Amazon find that has the most darling leather tassel details.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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This darling cardigan can be worn on its own or paired over a sleeveless or short-sleeve blouse for a layered look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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This oral rinse provides relief from tooth pain and discomfort triggered by cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Emotional eating usually involves high-calorie, nutrient-poor foods like sweets and fast food.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Sweetie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetie. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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