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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants
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as in flippant
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks
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Recent Examples of cute
Someone says the rats are actually cute — what’s your honest response?
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Zach Schiffman,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
And the script’s very cute but deeply dumb leading man, Alex (Nico Carney), climbs a flight of stairs toward his best friend’s bedroom door.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
These days, there are many companies that make cute sunglasses specifically to fit little heads, many of which have features like pinch-free designs, headbands and highly durable frames and lenses.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
There’s such an intimate vibe to the film that feels fun, and the costume design is cute.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cute
Zach Schiffman,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
And the script’s very cute but deeply dumb leading man, Alex (Nico Carney), climbs a flight of stairs toward his best friend’s bedroom door.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
These days, there are many companies that make cute sunglasses specifically to fit little heads, many of which have features like pinch-free designs, headbands and highly durable frames and lenses.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
There’s such an intimate vibe to the film that feels fun, and the costume design is cute.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Daemon is one of the most clever, cunning and conniving characters in House of the Dragon, who always seems to have the upper hand.
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Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Beaded sandals, in particular, strike a balance between statement-making and approachable, offering the same playful energy as the season’s beaded jewelry and bags without requiring a complete wardrobe overhaul.
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There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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Tolbert also made a slick play to end the game.
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Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.
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But behind every chatbot, smart assistant and AI image generator sits a massive physical network.
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The plot sees Bonnie, now eight, increasingly drawn to a smart tablet, Lilypad, challenging her traditional toys led by Jessie.
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But, expecting parents who are soccer fans can draw inspiration from the beautiful game with a gorgeous baby name inspired by the sport’s past and present stars.
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Today will be gorgeous with partly sunny skies, highs in the mid to upper 70s with low humidity.
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Available in a style with the same stripes that Paltrow favors, the top offers a subtle pattern that’ll make your outfit pop.
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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