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
The quirky phrases are super fun, and the knit design is adorable.
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Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Kolewo4ever Set of 12 Pumpkin Ramekins Set out candy, dips, sauces, or individual side dishes in these adorable food-safe pumpkin ramekins.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
And in an adorable moment, Kelce also spotted his mom, Donna, and made sure to acknowledge her.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Did its adorable pink packaging sway me to purchase Megababe?
—Laura Harold, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Kolewo4ever Set of 12 Pumpkin Ramekins Set out candy, dips, sauces, or individual side dishes in these adorable food-safe pumpkin ramekins.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
And in an adorable moment, Kelce also spotted his mom, Donna, and made sure to acknowledge her.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Did its adorable pink packaging sway me to purchase Megababe?
—Laura Harold, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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His legs folded beneath him, and his sweet head fell into my open hand.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mommy and Daddy love you sweet girl.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My dad’s dear friend and agent, Tor Belfrage, put us in touch with them early on.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sam Elliott is joining this year as Tommy’s dear old dad.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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And trust—the most precious resource in any health crisis—will continue to erode.—
Dr. Nikki Romanik,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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There was precious little executive-level experience either.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Melvin is a lovely, lovely bloke.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And though all that is paired with expansive ceilings, towering pillars, and New York City skyline frescos, the space is rather cozy, an ideal place to take a loved one for a spot of tea.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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My heart is with his family and loved ones.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a charming bit of irony in watching one of the most prolific and successful producers in the music industry fumble with his audio output.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Catriona, the charming young heiress to a vast oil fortune, and her two year old son Adam, were brutally kidnapped at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Old Navy Studded Clogs Add a pop of personality to your travel footwear collection with the Old Navy Studded Clogs that come in a darling cow print and will spice up even the simplest outfits in your suitcase.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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The fluffy, long-lasting flowers are so darling for fall.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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