endearment
Example Sentences
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Her terms of endearment for Octavian emerge like a rising sun.
From New York Times
In his book, he noted that the French use “chicken” as a term of endearment.
From Washington Post
Hardly a term of endearment but a reflection of just how widespread the disruption will be.
From BBC
Pascal has also come to embrace the term of endearment.
From Los Angeles Times
“I personally believe that nicknames are an endearment and I feel special having mine!”
From Washington Post
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