as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
the company's top salesman was certainly the white-headed boy of the office
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Recent Examples of white-headed
Much better to bring your own pair and be able to fully appreciate truly wonderful sights, like the face of the white-headed vulture.
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Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
Another species of vulture, the white-headed vulture, already went locally extinct in KwaZulu-Natal.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent efforts have concentrated on the white-headed vulture, with a population of only 3,685 adults continent-wide, according to BirdLife International, and only a small percentage of that figure in South Africa.
—Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-headed
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There is so much pleasure to be had in rereading old favorites—and part of the joy is meeting beloved characters, who have been updated or somehow arrive in a new form to resist old tropes and types.—
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Due to the notoriety of the locally beloved sandwich, IndyStar recently held a Tenderloin Tournament to find the establishment that serves the best tenderloin in Indiana.—
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The man says his loved one was pro-government.—
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Families with loved ones in prison gathered for a third consecutive day Saturday outside prisons in Caracas and other communities, hoping to learn of a possible release.—
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
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Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.—
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And, using a tablet will save your phone’s precious battery life for landing.—
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Three interior pockets keep everything organized, while the tote’s zip closure ensures your precious cargo stays secure.—
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Petro sat in a favorite leather armchair, dressed comfortably in sneakers, slacks, and a white cardigan; a female assistant was combing his hair.—
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The Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser gently removes dirt, excess oil, and their favorite makeup.—
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In a now-viral TikTok, Shelby Wold, a 32-year-old mom of two, shared her daughter Lenna's sweet reaction to the first kiss she's ever received from her 2-year-old brother Theo.—
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And as a kiss on this bridge would have been nice, the kiss a year later was so much sweeter.—
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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.—
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Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?—
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Nowadays, Khloé Kardashian will only accept one very special boy in her bed.—
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The defensive coordinator, who has a special relationship with his longtime pupil, is happy to see Scott on the upswing.—
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“White-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-headed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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