pets

NOUN

favorite thing, person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dog lover treasure

STRONG

beloved cat darling dear evergreen idol jewel love

WEAK

apple of eye persona grata

Antonyms

STRONG

hate

VERB

stroke, kiss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

caress coddle cuddle fondle pamper

STRONG

baby cosset dandle embrace grab hug love neck pat smooch spoil spoon touch

WEAK

make love

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

let go release

Example Sentences

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Pets may be one of the clearest examples.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

It will be offered alongside Progressive’s long-standing pet insurance program administered by Pets Best.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

But, with the exception of Pets at Home, customer satisfaction on cost is much lower for the big companies.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

At a small shopping precinct in Rochdale, Greater Manchester is a pet shop called Amber Pets.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Pets that could only eat nasty bugs, and secret treasures hidden in his own house.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds