Darling
Darling noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Dying as Yourself: Leland Palmer Dysfunction Junction: Laura was the prom queen and overall darling of the town.
Source: Series / Twin Peaks - Queen Mab occasionally uses terms like "darling child" (in between using other terms of the "puny mortal" type,) and Harry's Fairy Godmother does, too, though far more frequently.
Source: Terms of Endangerment -
Just call her the Comeback Queen.Picture this: A young woman who fits all the criteria of being a popstar (good looks, great voice, stage presence, fashion blog darling) is being touted as the Next Big Thing.
Source: Music / Samantha Jade
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