How to Use darling in a Sentence

darling

1 of 2 noun
  • She was mother's little darling.
  • Josh Minott was last year’s camp darling.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The sleeping nook is a small but darling space.
    — Aditi Sharma, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
  • Tesla is no longer a niche tech darling.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The area has become a darling of the yoga crowd.
    — Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Both have been plus/minus and net rating darlings of late.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Unlike most iris, these darlings grow from a bulb, not a rhizome.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Serve up your morning brew with this darling kitchen staple.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
  • No, the worst thing that could happen to you, darling, is gonna happen to you.
    — Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This darling set isn’t just suitable for storage.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Whales have been beached Once upon a time, whales were the darlings of the beer scene.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • My darling, hatred takes the beauty away.
    — Tracee Ellis Ross, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
  • But Quan is making the most of his turn as an awards-season darling.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Crumbs went from a Nasdaq darling to bankrupt in three years.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
  • This darling polka dot dress is begging to be worn on a Parisian lunch date.
    — Erika Reals, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • Her darling son Romy was her greatest achievement and her world.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
  • That’s the Snow White in you talking, darling.
    — Helen Mirren, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Kill your darlings, the advice for writers, takes on a whole new meaning here.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Y’all—how darling is this little two-piece set for infants and toddlers?
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • This is the pizza capital of the world, darling!
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • This darling dress is the epitome of comfy-chic.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • This darling wooden fence is perfect for small spaces.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Look at my darlings out in Lubbock, Texas Tech.
    — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • Take a peek inside where the revenues for these AI darlings will come from.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 7 June 2026
  • Software had been a Wall Street darling in recent years.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • What a week indie-disco darlings The Killers have ahead of them.
    — Matt Slater, New York Times, 23 May 2026
  • But for the most part, Knight hesitated to kill his darlings.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Yes, darling, every single one!
    — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • But demand has steadily grown since then, and the company has become a darling of the bean world.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
  • Wet Leg are more recent Grammys darlings.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2025

darling

2 of 2 adjective
  • That dress is just darling.
  • This is my darling daughter, Sara.
  • They’re made of pearly shells and are so darling!
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Of course, the olive pattern is darling, too.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The fluffy, long-lasting flowers are so darling for fall.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Ahead, find out where to buy XXL scrunchies that are equal parts cool and darling.
    — Erin Parker, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Widen your horizons with a red Breton stripe, like this one with a darling bow toe at the back.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 2 May 2022
  • Take a look at the rest of our picks for more darling dresses for summer, all from Amazon.
    — Dena Ogden, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Cozy floral lanterns are a darling way to spruce up your backyard, patio, or even kitchen table.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Nothing says spring like pastel hues, and this baby-yellow, fur trim cardigan is too darling to pass up.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Across the way is the most darling wood-burning stove—plus solar, water, battery, and load meters.
    — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 4 May 2017
  • The polished blouse is crafted from mulberry silk and spandex for a hint of stretch and has a darling tie-neck sash for extra flair.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
  • This black-and-white photo of Kris with Kendall is positively darling!
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Sandy Liang graced us with so much darling fashion inspo, including fluffy heels that look like bunny slippers.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Adorned with a darling floral print and fitted with two deep side pockets, this mini is both flattering and functional.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Linen-blend Beach Pants are tailor-made for the season with their darling blue gingham pattern and relaxed fit.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • The darling Swiss-dot design creates visual intrigue, while the flowy sleeves and skirt allow for ample freedom of movement.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • But perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the spring- and summer-friendly piece are the darling faux pearl buttons at the bodice that add a charming touch to the entire number.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Stetson and Samuel -- my darling young men -- were sitting at the table, shoving and pulling one another in equally groggy measure.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Outdoors, the home features a darling 80-square-foot front porch that can accommodate small outdoor furniture like rocking chairs, a bistro set, or garden bench.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
  • From the curb, 170 Benvenue is a darling Cape with four perfect little dormers peeking out of its roof, just below a stone chimney.
    — Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The metal Ribbon candle sconce by Sarah Sherman Samuel is darling and coquettish for the holidays or beyond.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
  • This sweet barrier island promises shimmering beaches, towering dunes, peaceful bike paths, kayak-ready waterways, and a darling historic downtown.
    — Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The original battle site is preserved today by the National Park Service as a darling little plot penned in on all sides by urban Boston.
    — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The darling decor, showcased as a series of snapshots posted to her Instagram Story yesterday, gives off the same boho-chic vibes as the rest of her Manhattan apartment.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Dec. 2020
  • Available in a darling baby blue shade, the Princess Polly Snowie Off-the-shoulder Sweater is trendy and easy to style, not to mention incredibly flattering.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Vibrant, golden turmeric, the darling Indian spice packed with curcumin, an anti-inflammatory powerhouse, has also been shown to prevent memory loss.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • That was especially the case with Cam Schlittler, the darling rookie of the Wild Card round who shut down the Boston Red Sox to help his squad move on in the postseason.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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