sweetheart

Example Sentences

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He had two sons from his first marriage to his high school sweetheart Dianne Holechek, which lasted 30 years, and a son and a daughter with his second wife Gena O'Kelley.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

During the BBC interview, Gumbley also shared his first love letter home to his "sweetheart" Peggy who later became his wife.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Those unfamiliar with Funches’ reputation as a sweetheart might have easily swallowed that, but people who love Funches really love him and rose to his defense on social media.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

She’s a sweetheart and so good at posing so she doesn’t need a lot of direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Two identical women stare back—white-blond hair, pear-green eyes, dark brown skin, and sweetheart mouths.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton