as in gracious
friendly and easy to get along with
The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.
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Recent Examples of personable
Smart, savvy, personable, and knows when to kick it into high gear and when to blend in with the pack.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
This makes conversations feel more personable and natural.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
These innovations allow franchisees and employees to focus on more complex and personable work, like connecting with clients and ensuring the highest standard for products or services are met.
—Pete First, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Working for O’Connell, one of the sport’s most personable head coaches, has further impacted Flores — even on the home front.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
This makes conversations feel more personable and natural.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
These innovations allow franchisees and employees to focus on more complex and personable work, like connecting with clients and ensuring the highest standard for products or services are met.
—Pete First, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Working for O’Connell, one of the sport’s most personable head coaches, has further impacted Flores — even on the home front.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ohtani is back in Japan and that puts an even bigger grin on these gracious locals.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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There's a little sprinkled throughout, but these all-stars are by and large gracious and amiable.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The music and themes make this one of the more charming live-action adaptations in a while.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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It’s made from weather-resistant aluminum that looks better with age, and the delicate floral scrollwork provides charming details.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Suede bags are still everywhere and a nice commercial proposal adapted to many trends.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a recent Instagram Reel promoting her show, Magnolia Table, Gaines wore three blouses with the same pretty detail: puff sleeves, to be exact.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Foreman retired from the sweet science for good in 1997.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Holloway made a long stretch pass to advance the puck up ice, and Broberg made a terrific read to gallop up the ice to turn it into a two-on-one and pulled off a sweet move to his backhand to clinch the 2 points.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And on the bayside beaches, feel free to bring your furry family members along for the fun; dogs are welcome in these areas.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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All are welcome and attendees are asked to bring their own bags.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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