as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved
what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet an adorable little cottage
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Recent Examples of adorable
Chincoteague, Virginia Come to see the famous wild ponies, and stay for the adorable Main Street businesses, the eateries that highlight area ingredients, and the unbridled scenery of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Not all tech needs to be complicated, just functional, and being adorable doesn’t hurt.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The actors had been lovers in real life and are certifiably adorable onscreen together.
—Nell Beram, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
Two players have shared adorable photos of their newborns on social media, where teammates have dropped congratulations.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Not all tech needs to be complicated, just functional, and being adorable doesn’t hurt.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The actors had been lovers in real life and are certifiably adorable onscreen together.
—Nell Beram, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
Two players have shared adorable photos of their newborns on social media, where teammates have dropped congratulations.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
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Those were sweet passes (from Dmitri Voronkov and Damon Severson).—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Alissa, 34, who owns the Seattle tattoo studio At The Waverly, told Newsweek that despite the humorous introduction, her husband's tattoo does, in fact, have a sweet meaning behind it.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Why does Fred, again, an optometrist, not recognize the man trailing him and standing before him as not only his wife’s dear colleague, but also the only person of color in town?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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Filmed through the prism of grief, documentary ‘Almudena’ is director Azucena Rodriguez’s ode to one of Spain’s renowned writers who was also a dear friend.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Butte is located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks for convenient access to outdoor activities and beautiful places worth exploring.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rather, this sensible, sensitive, and sometimes quite beautiful portrayal of modern animal husbandry wants to reveal the secretive process of how meat lands on your plate.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Gilded accents are also a great way to add a touch of this precious metal without overwhelming the space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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The regolith samples returned from the Moon during the Apollo missions in the 1960s and 70s are precious, difficult if not impossible to access for research purposes.—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Amsterdam is certainly a must-see city, with its charming canal ring, the Rijksmuseum and the moving Anne Frank House.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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It’s made from weather-resistant aluminum that looks better with age, and the delicate floral scrollwork provides charming details.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Your darling planetary ruler, Venus, is transiting the creative sign of Leo while shining a light on your 11th house of associations, community and sense of belonging in the world.—
Valerie Mesa,
Peoplemag,
5 July 2024
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Reilly invests his creation with kindness and humor, qualities that make both the character and the show lovable.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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But despite his lovable personality, finding a home for Marlon proved incredibly challenging, and the search went on for over 600 days.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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