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endearment

[en-deer-muhnt] / ɛnˈdɪər mənt /
NOUN
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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

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

Focus acquired the film, the title of which can mean both “little brother” or a term of endearment for a family’s youngest son in Mandarin.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Can I bear the consciousness that every endearment he bestows is a sacrifice made on principle?

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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