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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits
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as in worshiping
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something)
They endeared themselves to the whole town.
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Recent Examples of endearing
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
And just like Bluey, Peppa has a streak of sassiness to her character that is endearing, if not a toddler characteristic all parents will relate to.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
An alternate title for Playworld (Knopf), Adam Ross’s dazzling and endearing new novel, could be The Lying Life of Children Treated Like Adults.
—Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The artwork is endearing, and the captions, written with studied care and impressive penmanship, offer a glimpse into the minds of the children for whom this campus was created.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
And just like Bluey, Peppa has a streak of sassiness to her character that is endearing, if not a toddler characteristic all parents will relate to.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
To All The Boys spinoff XO, Kitty returns for another season of endearing coming-of-age romances and is bringing Noah Centineo back to his role as the Internet’s favorite boyfriend Peter Kavinsky.
—refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
An alternate title for Playworld (Knopf), Adam Ross’s dazzling and endearing new novel, could be The Lying Life of Children Treated Like Adults.
—Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearing
Adjective
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The adorable hollow sweet hides the surprise inside, upping the fun of any Easter basket.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Alfalfa, Spanky, and the rest of the He-Man Woman Haters Club are trying to win a special car race, but Alfalfa gets distracted by the adorable Darla, leading his friends to turn their backs on him.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Foreman retired from the sweet science for good in 1997.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Oreo fans have been given sweet treat after sweet treat with two new limited-edition Oreo flavors launched in late February and all the 2025 Oreo treats that hit grocery store shelves earlier this year (and no one's complaining!).—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
16 Dec. 2024
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Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.—
Emily Edlynn,
Parents,
29 Nov. 2024
Verb
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What good is a data-sharing collaboration where no one (at least without coaxing) wants to share data?—
Dhiraj Bhat,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Tech companies are slowly but surely coaxing filmmakers into tinkering with their AI tools.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2024
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearing. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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