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
Whip up endless combinations of adorable treats like mochi, dango, and boba tea to delight your Sanrio friends.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
But that's not the unglamorous only self-care ritual Bieber shares in this adorable photo dump.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
On Instagram Thursday, the Spanish singer randomly dropped an adorable picture of his brood.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Spring has almost arrived in the northern hemisphere and with the new season comes warm temperatures, blooming flowers, and adorable baby animals.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
But that's not the unglamorous only self-care ritual Bieber shares in this adorable photo dump.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
On Instagram Thursday, the Spanish singer randomly dropped an adorable picture of his brood.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Spring has almost arrived in the northern hemisphere and with the new season comes warm temperatures, blooming flowers, and adorable baby animals.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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Leonardo da Vinci himself couldn’t have drawn up a sweeter draw.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The regional specialty features a thin crust, a slightly sweet tomato sauce and loads of cheese — provolone-and-mozzarella or just provolone.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fortunately for me—and for you, dear listener—Stephan Jenkins had an unexpected answer to that question.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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These two visions are dear to us and remain relevant today.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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What happens when you are forced to choose between a beautiful, vulnerable tradition and your own self-actualization?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some fees may be charged by third-party custodians or depositories that administer precious metals IRAs.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Try not to handle it too much with your bare hands, as the oils contained in your skin can degrade precious samples contained within the ancient meteorite, which dates back to the formation of the solar system.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fajgenbaum says six people have been treated with the drug so far, including five children, and all five children showed meaningful improvement — sitting up, engaging more with loved ones, and in some cases making gains that once seemed out of reach.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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So the loved one ends up inside a vacuum cleaner and thrown out.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rocky feel emotive and lovable.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Could anyone but Gosling make a near-incel so lovable?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From the curb, 170 Benvenue is a darling Cape with four perfect little dormers peeking out of its roof, just below a stone chimney.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The 100 percent-cotton flannel material delivers superior softness, breathability, and warmth, while the darling floral pattern is perfect for the spring or those who want to give their bedroom timeless charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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