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
Nearby, another militantly Fansly-first creator couple, the Nakedbakers (Alli and Austin), are making sure their adorable puppy in a baby stroller is kept in the shade of the booth.
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Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
The town of Banff is adorable—an old-school ski village that's less Aspen, more Breckenridge.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Lean into the coastal vibe for your nursery with this adorable rug from Serena & Lily.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Is there anything better than these adorable drinking cups?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
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Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
The town of Banff is adorable—an old-school ski village that's less Aspen, more Breckenridge.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Lean into the coastal vibe for your nursery with this adorable rug from Serena & Lily.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Is there anything better than these adorable drinking cups?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for adorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The sound of gunfire sent people running for dear life.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Almost instantly, an anecdote popped into my head that had been told to me decades earlier by a dear friend—a German Jew who had been born in Berlin early in the twentieth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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And being obese became beautiful and healthy and then COVID happened and that was another crazy moment for me.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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For this, we’re granted precious flashback rations, which up until this point, have been a rare commodity this season.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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This linen version has a lovely, floaty silhouette that prevents the fabric from clinging to the skin.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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But everything started with Maradona spinning away from two England players just inside the Argentina half with a lovely piece of skill.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?—
Liz Shulman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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There’s also the possibility of overindulging fan excitement for beloved characters, a world where Patricia turns into a less prickly, more easily lovable character, trading her off-kilter pointiness for something smoother and more flattering.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Linen-blend Beach Pants are tailor-made for the season with their darling blue gingham pattern and relaxed fit.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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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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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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