endearment
Example Sentences
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“What may be a term of endearment in one context can be perceived differently in another.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025
The word can apply to someone of any age, or any gender, as she and all the kids know; “babygirl” is now a slang term of endearment for a cute, appealing man.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025
Their chemistry and understanding of Cuban culture hits different when they pronounce “Paramount+” like a Cuban uncle and it's always from a place of endearment instead of ridicule.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2024
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver sees the label “Chief” as a term of endearment.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024
“Ed. Ed Kennedy” She gives me a last endearment.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
