as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved
what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet an adorable little cottage
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Recent Examples of adorable
Austin drew an adorable picture of a family of four (him, Ginny, Georgia and Paul) to hang over the bullet hole in the wall in the kitchen.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 June 2025
The adorable moment a senior Labrador reunited with its owner after 2 months apart has melted hearts online.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
She’s also worn Keds shoes for more than 40 years as a mathematics teacher, and now, in her second career, helping care for my adorable niece, who was born with cystic fibrosis.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 2 June 2025
Through her websites and social media, Stefanie shares free resources, adorable Lola merch, and heartwarming stories about the power of therapy and the magic of animal connection.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 June 2025
The adorable moment a senior Labrador reunited with its owner after 2 months apart has melted hearts online.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
She’s also worn Keds shoes for more than 40 years as a mathematics teacher, and now, in her second career, helping care for my adorable niece, who was born with cystic fibrosis.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 2 June 2025
Through her websites and social media, Stefanie shares free resources, adorable Lola merch, and heartwarming stories about the power of therapy and the magic of animal connection.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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Stop into Bodega Ultima for lunch, and save room for something sweet (perhaps the turtle crunch cheesecake) at The Boll Weevil Café & Sweetery.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The classic Bronx is a full pour of gin, and about half that much of sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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And be sure to check out our outstanding Father's Day Gift Guide for more ideas on what to get your dear old dad.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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And which gladly includes two very favored domains, e.g., the close and dear cousins of psychology and physics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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In the back of The Testaments is a beautiful dedication to me and some of the cast members.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Hurricane season lasts through November, but travelers who don't mind a higher risk of rainy skies will quickly find that Jamaica can be a beautiful destination year-round.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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On Thursday, June 5, The Valley couple, 35 and 41 years old, respectively, welcomed their fourth child into the world, announcing the precious news on Instagram.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The wide-ranging punishments for such sinful behavior could include a prohibition on wearing gold and other precious jewelry, as well as large tithes to monastic orders and the poor.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Trailing types make a lovely ground cover at the edge of a rain garden.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Nini Berndt makes lovely work of this bruise-writing, the kind of devastation that leaves you with your fist pressed to your lips, aching hard for everyone involved.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Lynx were a lovable collection that came together and played a beautiful brand of basketball in 2024.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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Gunn has promised a return to sincerity, but this is still unmistakably his movie so expect dashes of bizarro humor amid the spectacle and a few lovable weirdos around the edges (including Supes’ flying dog Krypto).—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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