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also loveable
as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved
she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Recent Examples of lovable
Not a keep-a-distance-from-the-audience kind of cool, but a lovable, show-your-warts kind of cool.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
Holub, the University of New Haven instructor, said Buffalo is clearly America's sentimental favorite right now — though that lovable loser tag could be fleeting.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
Brad Pitt tapping into the goofball antics of his early career to play a cool guy who’s also a bit of a lovable dope.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Turpin rides the highs and lows of his new endeavors, including a brush with celebrity.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
Holub, the University of New Haven instructor, said Buffalo is clearly America's sentimental favorite right now — though that lovable loser tag could be fleeting.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
Brad Pitt tapping into the goofball antics of his early career to play a cool guy who’s also a bit of a lovable dope.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Turpin rides the highs and lows of his new endeavors, including a brush with celebrity.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for lovable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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This scent is all about that sweet and spicy blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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While Bleu de Chanel masterfully balances citrus top notes with an amber and creamy base, this takes those latter notes and brings them to life with a sweet and spicy twang.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The concerto is an image of a beautiful world disintegrating.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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And Billie Eilish gave a beautiful tribute to her hometown, Los Angeles.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Shakira had two adorable dates: her sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, who got a shout-out in her acceptance speech for best latin pop album.—
Riann Phillip,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Rumors of a post-Super Bowl engagement loomed after the adorable exchange, but nothing has been confirmed regarding their long-term plans.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have spent the past week incubating three precious eggs in their Southern California nest.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Feb. 2025
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Many had lost precious belongings or survival gear, keeping them in a cycle of hardship.—
Asia Fields,
ProPublica,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Cocktail hour began at 5, hosted by Aunt Catherine in the guest villa’s lovely stone courtyard.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Instead of giving us the traditional lineup of speeches, Fogelman makes the lovely choice to depict the funeral in an elliptical montage with most of the family’s reflection taking the form of flashbacks.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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