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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
Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
Torn between two very different suitors, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), Bridget’s journey of self-discovery and romance is funny and endearing.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 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
Comments Paddington in Peru is an endearing addition to the three-installment film series and truly showcases the message that home is where your true treasure is.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
Torn between two very different suitors, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), Bridget’s journey of self-discovery and romance is funny and endearing.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 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
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TikTokers were quick to share their excitement over Molly's adorable new ride.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Along with Chip’s adventures around the park, Joanna added several adorable clips of the couple’s youngest child, Crew, 6, enjoying Disney World, from hopping on the roller coasters to watching the fireworks show with his parents.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Locals prefer to roll through town on golf carts, the most charming quality of many of America’s beach towns and islands.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The young and fresh tailoring was worth noting, too, as on a charming navy blue double breasted blazer with two rows of delicate gold buttons.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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One of the main threads through all of my music is this dear friend of mine, John Goodwin, who’s an incredible songwriter.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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How 'Intermezzo' sparked envy, became the galley brag of 2024 I, dear reader, am not above a galley brag.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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The actor once again praised his wife for her love and support in a sweet Valentine's Day post on Instagram on Feb. 14.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
9 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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