likable

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Recent Examples of likable One study in the analysis found that U.S. adults view three-year-old boys who are described as caring and emotional as less likable than boys with stereotypically-masculine traits. Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2025 On paper, these ingredients seem promising: A riff on the Sherlock template and a likable star in Chestnut. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 Graham inspired a swath of copycats and might have contributed to Reid’s image as a jovial, likable guy as much as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and all his team’s on-field success. Sean Gregory, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025 By personalizing Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, the filmmakers tell a story of two likable, passionate activists. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for likable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
  • The potential for cuts in Medicaid, the joint federal-state program that helps lower income people obtain health care, is a particularly attractive target for Democrats.
    David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
  • And Malik Nabers is an attractive No. 1 receiver target.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Kyle Palmieri and Alexander Romanov scored the two goals for the Islanders, who now sport a respectable 13-12-5 away record.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The 7-6 Hurricanes finished in the bottom half of the ACC and averaged a respectable 31.5 points per game.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • References range from the charming portholes and heavy-duty mahogany used in 1930s vessels to the low profile of ’80s-era superyachts.
    Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Upon entering the beautiful little hôtel particulier, guests were greeted by a striking cherry-red carpet covering the charming cobblestone, welcoming fashion’s elite into a series of rooms showcasing the brand’s new collection.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Those were sweet passes (from Dmitri Voronkov and Damon Severson).
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • That appears to be different from the previous iteration of Triple Triple, a travel retail exclusive that used malaga casks as the third component (a type of sweet wine from Spain).
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The adorable hollow sweet hides the surprise inside, upping the fun of any Easter basket.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Her hair by Malcolm Marquez throughout PFW has been admirable as well.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
  • That Huo doesn’t overemphasize the signifiers of change is an admirable kind of restraint.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • There are six impossibly grand and beautiful suites here, including the Suite Gianvico, with its 18th-century wallpaper, velvet chairs, parquet floors and a freestanding bathtub overlooking the lake.
    Lysanne Currie, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

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