The phrase "new darling" refers to something or someone that is admired, popular, or beloved by many people, especially when it is recent or just gained attention. Full definition
Even though we're headed to the cold and snow, today, I've got two new darling Spring dresses to show you! (honeywerehome.com)
The following year Time magazine would hail him as «the brand - new darling of the art world's bright, brittle avant - garde.» (artistsnetwork.com)
Does his reliance on more established stars — Marco Reus, Mario Götze, André Schürrle or new darling Batshuayi — to win games conflict with the BVB ethos of signing and developing young talent like Jadon Sancho or Pulisic? (footballwhispers.com)