Darlings

noun

1. A person who is dear to one.

   "Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling."

2. A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.

   "The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling."

3. An affectionate term of address.

   "Pass the wine, would you darling?"

4. (by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.

   "a darling of the theatre"