noun, informal as in strong fondness

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gem, pal, sweetheart

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Example Sentences

Example:She’s a real gem of a manager, always supporting her team.

Definition:A person or thing that is praiseworthy or excellent

From gem

Example:Mike and Tom were close pals who had been inseparable since childhood.

Definition:A person who is a friend or a buddy

From pal

Example:He called her sweetheart when she left early to help her mother.

Definition:A term of endearment or affection

From sweetheart