endeared; endearing; endears
1
: to cause to become beloved or admired
her generosity has endeared her to the public
2
obsolete
: to make higher in cost, value, or estimation
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And in endearing cocktail news, some bartenders are upcycling food waste into beverages.
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
Top is leading a neo-traditionalist movement that has endearing him to the industry who likes his pure country stance, similar to last year’s winner, Cody Johnson (with his Leather album).
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
While there are dismemberments and other bits of gruesome violence to be found in the film, Badlands is largely aimed at endearing its audience rather than repulsing them.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
Top is leading a neo-traditionalist movement that has endearing him to the industry who likes his pure country stance, similar to last year’s winner, Cody Johnson (with his Leather album).
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
While there are dismemberments and other bits of gruesome violence to be found in the film, Badlands is largely aimed at endearing its audience rather than repulsing them.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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endear
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en·dear
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: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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