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also loveable
as in adorable
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
By now, however, most know him as the lovable, cello-playing geek Leonard Hofstadter who married the pretty blonde waitress.
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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The Texas Tech Red Raiders' heel turn, from lovable outsiders looking to shake up the system to the unquestioned villains of college football, has been equal parts staggering and entertaining.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Chip Douglas wasn’t a lovable hero.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
The latest Costco find that's making shoppers stop in their tracks is an eight-piece storage container set that's decorated with lovable characters from the Peanuts and Sanrio franchises.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lovable
Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The Texas Tech Red Raiders' heel turn, from lovable outsiders looking to shake up the system to the unquestioned villains of college football, has been equal parts staggering and entertaining.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Chip Douglas wasn’t a lovable hero.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
The latest Costco find that's making shoppers stop in their tracks is an eight-piece storage container set that's decorated with lovable characters from the Peanuts and Sanrio franchises.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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Don't lose a single adorable pound.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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In Foster the Snowman, a couple without kids take an accelerated journey through every parenting milestone when they’re forced to adopt an adorable snowman whose whole magical life will play out in just 72 hours.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The sound of gunfire sent people running for dear life.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Almost instantly, an anecdote popped into my head that had been told to me decades earlier by a dear friend—a German Jew who had been born in Berlin early in the twentieth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Alaskan Snow Crab Roll At JING Scottsdale, sweet Alaskan snow crab and delicate kanikama are wrapped in silky soy paper, then finished with warm ponzu butter that adds layers of bright citrus, savory umami, and rich depth to every bite.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?—
Liz Shulman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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