endearment

Example Sentences

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"I've never really thought of it as an insult, more a term of endearment," he says.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Known among friends and colleagues as “Tío Felix,” a familial term of endearment, Contreras has been a dedicated reporter for close to 50 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

“Oma’s house is still there,” she said, using a term of endearment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

Pop star, Charli XCX, declared Kamala Harris “brat,” a term of endearment for a woman who is “a little messy” but authentic and energetic.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

My dad uses his favorite term of endearment for my mom—my soul, my life—and pats the air with his palm down, a quieting gesture.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed