as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
the company's top salesman was certainly the white-headed boy of the office
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Recent Examples of white-headed
Recent efforts have concentrated on the white-headed vulture, with a population of only 3,685 adults continent-wide, according to BirdLife International, and only a small percentage of that figure in South Africa.
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Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
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This new version differs from the original through the addition of hazelnut to balance out the beloved orange blossom and vanilla combo.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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And now the magician — real name: John van der Put — has revealed his latest trick: cloning the beloved Chihuahua who died in November.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Of course, the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate in the first half of the year will ultimately dictate the direction of travel for gold, with many cautiously betting on an upward price trajectory for an already pricey precious metal.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $23 at Amazon This compact portable lock box has a four-digit combination and is large enough to hold your passport, keys, cash, and precious jewelry.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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The former Suits actress was previously an avid user of the social media platform, posting about her rescue dogs, world travels, and favorite food joints.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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In each episode, Meghan hosts one of her fabulous friends while sharing her favorite cooking, gardening, and crafting tips, per Tudum.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
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The finish is long and sweet with lingering spice notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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From fun, quirky dips to sweet, tangy cake frostings and cheesecakes to cheesy sausage balls, cream cheese runs the gamut from sweet to savory Southern recipes.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Your darling planetary ruler, Venus, is transiting the creative sign of Leo while shining a light on your 11th house of associations, community and sense of belonging in the world.Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
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The essence of the inimitable country icon has been funneled into a darling new figurine, complete with a glittering orange bodysuit and bold blue eyeshadow.Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
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David Nikel is a British-Norwegian travel writer based in Norway, covering all things travel with a special focus on cruising and Scandinavia.David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tiger embraced his son in what was a heartfelt moment, signaling a special time for the two men.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“White-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-headed. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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