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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The quip captured the personality that has endeared Levito to audiences — a skater who takes her craft seriously while never losing sight of the joy that makes competition worthwhile.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
His low-key vibe may seem off-brand for a New York icon, but Brunson’s improbable journey to stardom and workmanlike approach have endeared him to the city like few others.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
That habit didn’t endear the Alspaws to anyone nearby, including one neighbor who threatened to shoot Brittany after the Alspaws frightened his horses.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
The Muppet Show has endeared a solid audience since its premiere on February 4, delivering nearly 8M total viewers within eight days of multi-platform viewing across ABC and Disney+, Disney said Friday.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
His low-key vibe may seem off-brand for a New York icon, but Brunson’s improbable journey to stardom and workmanlike approach have endeared him to the city like few others.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
That habit didn’t endear the Alspaws to anyone nearby, including one neighbor who threatened to shoot Brittany after the Alspaws frightened his horses.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
The Muppet Show has endeared a solid audience since its premiere on February 4, delivering nearly 8M total viewers within eight days of multi-platform viewing across ABC and Disney+, Disney said Friday.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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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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