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By then, the movie set in California’s Santa Ynez Valley had become a critical darling and earned out its modest budget sixfold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Sophie finds comfort and companionship—guidance, too—in a literary crush on Lilac Dunne, a child actress turned bestselling author, media darling and frequent podcast guest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

But there was still time for resident villain Horwood to direct a jibe at broadcaster Will Best's hip action: "Call in the paramedics darling, dislocation - my goodness."

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

It continues the show’s darling status on the awards circuit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

"My darling," she said at last, "are you sure you don't mind being a mouse for the rest of your life?"

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl

In October 2000, after a summer rally spurred by Federal Reserve easing, Wall Street’s darlings faltered as investors faced up to the fact that the dot-com bubble was deflating.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

The critics tangle with Taylor Swift: The singer’s recent singles, including “Patient Zero,” have not, to put it mildly, been critical darlings, but they are holding steady on the charts.

From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026

He also shot portraits of Hollywood darlings like Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball, plus action shots of musical legends Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Michael Jackson, to name a few.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Many of the market’s AI darlings, from Sandisk to Microsoft, then rallied.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

McCann, meanwhile, was one of the darlings of Madison Avenue, a firm renowned for its creativity and sophistication.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell