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 adorable video has brought both laughter and some interesting insights into animal behavior from commenters.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Your dog might be the most adorable thing on the planet, but getting a photo that truly reflects their charm and personality is easier said than done.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Things only get complicated for Phil when a mother (Shino Shinozaki) commissions him to play the dad that her adorable 11-year-old daughter has never met.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Even the shops lining the market square are cloyingly adorable, from the Fairy Tails pet spa to the Hair & Now salon.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Your dog might be the most adorable thing on the planet, but getting a photo that truly reflects their charm and personality is easier said than done.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Things only get complicated for Phil when a mother (Shino Shinozaki) commissions him to play the dad that her adorable 11-year-old daughter has never met.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Even the shops lining the market square are cloyingly adorable, from the Fairy Tails pet spa to the Hair & Now salon.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The post included a number of photos and videos, with the first slide showing a sweet snap of Anstead, 46, holding Hudson as Haack, 42, poses beside them with a big smile.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country's relentless and courageous crusader for free speech.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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And now, another big change is coming to something William holds dear.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kids love the beaches and castles, while grandparents enjoy the relaxed pace and beautiful landscapes.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Like the blind father, the country is desperately trying to overcome its past and disadvantages, in pursuit of a more beautiful future — but that pursuit almost necessarily entails a brittle form of pride, which leads to various injustices along the way.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Clients give us their most precious asset, their time, to be here.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That unspoken bond is precious, and what binds a lot of community together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Robbie's French twist updo would be a lovely choice for a bride, while a sky-high style like Cardi B's would be fun for a holiday party.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beautifully made, with lovely harmony, this is consistently one of the finest examples of Satèn; simply delicious, enjoy over the next three to seven years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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These non-invasive scans typically start at around $2,500, but can be the ideal gift for a loved one.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meyers is celebrated for her charming aesthetic of cozy neutrals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Vibrant, golden turmeric, the darling Indian spice packed with curcumin, an anti-inflammatory powerhouse, has also been shown to prevent memory loss.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Osbournes are truly animal lovers, and perhaps the most darling part of the series was how nearly every scene had at least one of the family’s many dogs or cats sniffing around.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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