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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
The whole setup looks like a giant creature with an extremely dense and compact body, a long, protruding neck, and an almost-cute face — a little bit like Wall-E, and a little bit like the servant-pet-robot from Red Planet that turns on Val Kilmer and tries to murder him.
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Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Fjallraven Women’s Abisko Trail Fleece Jacket In the world of outdoor gear, sacrificing looks for performance is practically the norm, but Fjallraven’s trail jacket features fleece that’s both deeply practical—and very cute.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
This year’s options come in cute, festive packaging that will look even better wrapped under the Christmas tree or menorah.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
There’s also a super cute outdoor dining patio that sidles up to the first tee.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Fjallraven Women’s Abisko Trail Fleece Jacket In the world of outdoor gear, sacrificing looks for performance is practically the norm, but Fjallraven’s trail jacket features fleece that’s both deeply practical—and very cute.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
This year’s options come in cute, festive packaging that will look even better wrapped under the Christmas tree or menorah.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
There’s also a super cute outdoor dining patio that sidles up to the first tee.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
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Then something really beautiful happens.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The fish was a beautiful, rich color and had great flavor, but the pieces were uneven in shape and size, with some of them clearly cut from the center of the fish and some from the thinner ends.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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These subsidies were cunning, part of a decades-long effort to keep alive the myths that offshore wind energy is nearly self-sufficient and generates increasingly inexpensive electricity.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, her inner voice reveals a sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen eye for details most people would miss… because Emily has a big secret.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Worse for Wilson, Sherman's Hall of Fame broadcast teammate, Tony Gonzalez, bordered on flippant in dismissing Wilson's candidacy.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel, who has spent most of his late-night career as a flippant but not particularly scandalous figure, acknowledged just how scary things had become that the White House might take aim at him.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
24 Sep. 2025
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The desserts are quite lovely (the cookies and cream cheesecake was my personal favorite), and each sandwich is just as delicious as the next.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Reader Vicki Casey from Huntersville, North Carolina, shared this lovely recipe created by her thrifty mother-in-law that uses the juice leftover from canned pineapple to make a beautiful pie.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, the more subtle aspects of Goodman’s all-around game — pitch calling, receiving, and knowledge of opposing hitters — have been impressive.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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The roomy primary compartment offers ample space for your phone, wallet, and other sightseeing essentials, while a subtle pocket at the back of the bag is a safe place to store your passport during travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Sweeney and Dickson have been experimenting with more playful sartorial risks in the few months too; sailor chic via Coperni, subversive corporate attire with a pantsless suit and tie combo via Jean Paul Gaultier, and silky power suiting by Oscar de la Renta.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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January’s energy is heightening your creative side and invites a playful, loving energy into your interactions.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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The animation styles, varying from episode to episode, are all dynamic and gorgeous, paying homage to both a classic anime style and Star Wars' own more wry feeling.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gomez is seen wearing a gorgeous white gown, and Blanco looked dapper in a black suit and bowtie.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Johnson has always been a bit slick in the promotion of his brand; there’s something smarmy and politician-ish about his attempts to appeal to as broad an audience as possible.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rosé’s distinctive voice lent a touch of vulnerability to the group’s slick choreography.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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