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

“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

There was affection in his voice, and his use of the term “small one” brought sudden tears to Ranofer’s eyes, so vividly did he recall his father’s voice using that very endearment.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw