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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
His colleagues at the station are also charming and, for the most part, instantly likable.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Played by Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things, Michelle is neither likable nor believable as the spunky heroine the screenplay envisions.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
In a world full of cutthroat competitors with questionable morals, this likable and generous everyman struggling with how to react to over-the-top reality TV behavior had viewers rooting him on every step of the way.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
We’re supposed to be likable, or villainized for being unlikable.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Played by Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things, Michelle is neither likable nor believable as the spunky heroine the screenplay envisions.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
In a world full of cutthroat competitors with questionable morals, this likable and generous everyman struggling with how to react to over-the-top reality TV behavior had viewers rooting him on every step of the way.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
We’re supposed to be likable, or villainized for being unlikable.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for likable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Further back, Kimi Antonelli in sixth impressed in his Mercedes, setting the fastest lap of the race, while home favorite Yuki Tsunoda fought through to a respectable P12 in his first race for Red Bull.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The twin-size Premier Hybrid is the only size currently $100 less, but the queen starts at a respectable $999, while the king starts at $1,199.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Set up a pretty picnic, complete with cozy cushions, charming flatware and lots of great food.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As for spinach being the key to training your tongue toward fewer sweet cravings, though, that’s less well-established.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps serendipitously, the top-selling scent Nana, infused with the sweet snack persimmon, is based on the woman herself.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His fate changes when Jay (Jonathan Groff, going full on adorable) walks into a temple where Naveen’s praying charms the heck out of him.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Butter Cabana Gloss looks like a real-life Barbie prop, all ready to make your pool day adorable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Coming out of the clubhouse turn, Ortiz and Sandman blew past them and hit the line two-and-a-half lengths in front of Publisher, who showed admirable kick in clawing out of the pack to place.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The debate between them is handled with admirable complexity, but the characters don’t have enough room to develop beyond the central argument of the play.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Scrim's adventures were a national hit, and now they've been transformed into a beautiful picture book.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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When soccer’s big names came to play The beautiful game could have a big night here next week — assuming one of its biggest stars is healthy.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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