1
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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2
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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a cute couple
a cute name
cute clothes
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Recent Examples of cute
To help change this, AHS is offering $0 adoptions for dogs 50 pounds and over including this cute pup.
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AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
One very cute addition to the zoo's menagerie spring guests will enjoy is a baby orangutan.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Younger children will love the cute graphics and fun palettes decorating their favorite slip-ons.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Amazon is stocked with tons of cute coin purses that capture the kawaii aesthetic of Japanese street style.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
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AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
One very cute addition to the zoo's menagerie spring guests will enjoy is a baby orangutan.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Younger children will love the cute graphics and fun palettes decorating their favorite slip-ons.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Amazon is stocked with tons of cute coin purses that capture the kawaii aesthetic of Japanese street style.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
Adjective
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Jinkx had a beautiful showing in a season where the queens all got to just show their best every week.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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So go ahead, live in the Arizona desert, the Colorado mountains, Upstate New York, or, like me, the beautiful plains of Oklahoma.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The Residence starred Uzo Aduba as quirky detective Cordelia Cupp, who uses her cunning intellect and obsessive bird-watching abilities to crack otherwise unsolvable cases.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
2 July 2025
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As for steps that could be taken in the nineteenth century, Lyell managed to invent a cunning way to determine the relative age of geological strata.—
Lewis Hyde,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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In turn, much of My Face Hurts From Smiling is downright flippant.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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Her flippant attitude toward school, her refusal to talk through her grief, and her slippery grasp on the concepts of right and wrong can all be traced to that fateful night in this garage.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Cue people lining up to declare what a lovely touch this was, the problem being that the reports turned out not to be true and were based on a misinterpretation of something the Fiorentina president said.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The accessory was a subtle nod to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, whose colors have been green and purple since 1909.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 July 2025
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For some subtle sculpting, consider warming the product up on the back of your hand before going in with a makeup brush or beauty sponge.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Ludus refers to playful, game-like love that values fun and avoids deep commitment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Even more recently, Dua Lipa debuted a playful French manicure with white polka dots on black tips, adding even more white spots all-over a couple accent nails.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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On top of the pocket perk, the prints of this high-waist maxi skirt are gorgeous, with pretty florals, geometric designs, and solid colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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This crossbody phone case is made from genuine leather and has gorgeous gold accents.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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These headphones still offer some of the best sound, noise canceling, and features available, in a slick matte package that’s ready to travel.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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However, Wolf was active on the boards, grabbing six rebounds in 20 minutes, and Saraf displayed a tight handle and slick moves off the dribble.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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