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or likeable
as in loved
easy to like; having pleasant or appealing qualities
Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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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
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And Malik Nabers is an attractive No. 1 receiver target.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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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Her hair by Malcolm Marquez throughout PFW has been admirable as well.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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That Huo doesn’t overemphasize the signifiers of change is an admirable kind of restraint.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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