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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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
At least his brand of evil maniac is kind of funny and endearing.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Not a grown adult who will challenge them and hold them to account, but a subservient voice that will give them compliments and find their faults endearing.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Working at Southern Living has given me a fun and endearing look into other mothers and daughters.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
At least his brand of evil maniac is kind of funny and endearing.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
There’s solid physical comedy, clever quips, and endearing family bonding — and Meester isn’t the only actor capable of delivering them.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Not a grown adult who will challenge them and hold them to account, but a subservient voice that will give them compliments and find their faults endearing.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearing
Adjective
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter This adorable Melissa & Doug wooden sandwich counter is an excellent toy to encourage counting, sorting, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
23 May 2025
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On Thursday, May 22, Hailey, 28, shared an adorable photo on her Instagram Stories to celebrate the infant turning 9 months old.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Called the Grand Ole Opry Camel Caravan, the troupe appeared exclusively for military members at bases throughout the U.S. and Central America during the summer of 1941, charming soldiers with toe-tapping hillbilly music and comedy from Minnie Pearl.—
Lindsay Kusiak,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With charming Old-World looks trending across fashion and interiors, this prediction comes as no surprise.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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And that, dear reader, is where the danger list comes in.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Many things in my past--circumstances, relationships, events, situations, obligations, wrong actions and disappointments--have come into my life in my 92 years of earth living, 74 of them knowing our dear Savior.—
H.D. McCarty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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While younger viewers will enjoy seeing the genuine and sweet interactions between Lilo Pelekai (Maia Kealoha) and Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders), there’s an honesty and vulnerability between sisters Nani and Lilo that will truly resonate with kids who have siblings.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Southerners will mix sweet tea with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer or with Kentucky bourbon for hard iced tea.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 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 1 Jun. 2025.
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