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
But the biggest highlight was his declaration about Groot, the adorable member of the Guardians of the Galaxy who Diesel has voiced for over a decade.
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Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The Velveteers had just wrapped up a blistering set on a stage erected in a bar, and before that, No Wave legend Lydia Lunch had interrupted her act to playfully banter with Purple magazine editor Olivier Zahm, who was toting around his adorable little chihuahua, Topochico.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Cue to the adorable Scooby-Doo excitedly jumping into Shaggy’s (Tanner Hagen) arms.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The streamer on June 8 dropped an adorable photo of the real Great Dane puppy, as well as a brief teaser video that shows Scooby-Doo sniffing around in the woods before being picked up by Shaggy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The Velveteers had just wrapped up a blistering set on a stage erected in a bar, and before that, No Wave legend Lydia Lunch had interrupted her act to playfully banter with Purple magazine editor Olivier Zahm, who was toting around his adorable little chihuahua, Topochico.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Cue to the adorable Scooby-Doo excitedly jumping into Shaggy’s (Tanner Hagen) arms.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The streamer on June 8 dropped an adorable photo of the real Great Dane puppy, as well as a brief teaser video that shows Scooby-Doo sniffing around in the woods before being picked up by Shaggy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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What has been a magical season for Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers became even sweeter on Monday as he was announced as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Pick up a pack now to add to your holiday baking or for making your baking drawer just a little bit sweeter.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, foreign fans—even from countries as dear to Trump as Scotland—are reportedly being denied entry for a range of bureaucratic vagaries, after spending enormous, unrecoverable sums on accommodations and stadium tickets, which are the most expensive in World Cup history.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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So, everyone who was dearest to her in the world.—
Elah Feder,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Near Santiago is La Vega, the birthplace of the Dominican Carnival, and the beautiful city of Jarabacoa, famous for its mountainous landscapes, ideal for those seeking adventure and ecotourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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As an artist who spent much of her life designing jewelry, Joy would have understood the sentiment behind transforming something precious into a lasting piece of art.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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The event is also a lovely way to honor film history.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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One of the most impactful moments for Evers happened at an event for Gold Star families, who lost a loved one in the line of duty.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The nonprofit has purchased vehicles for patients who struggled to get to treatment and has provided assistance with funeral arrangements for families who have lost loved ones.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The latest Costco find that's making shoppers stop in their tracks is an eight-piece storage container set that's decorated with lovable characters from the Peanuts and Sanrio franchises.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Blackwood, with her firsthand knowledge of drafty manors and unhinged families, explains with remorseless precision what lies behind the fantasy—what happens when the houses, and the people in them, are neither charismatic nor lovable.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Adorned with a darling floral print and fitted with two deep side pockets, this mini is both flattering and functional.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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