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 show is directed and choreographed by Joey Dippel and features a cast of 26 actors and one adorable pup.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Give your entryway a Thanksgiving refresh with adorable decor that adds instant curb appeal without breaking the bank before the holidays.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
For dessert, freshly made Hong Kong-style egg puff waffles are a highlight, but don’t miss out on the downright adorable panda bear and pig sweet buns filled with sweet custard.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Flirty and adorable, Reze is obviously a much more suitable match for Denji than Makima, sharing his raunchy sense of humor and showing patience to try and educate him after learning he’s never gone to school.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Give your entryway a Thanksgiving refresh with adorable decor that adds instant curb appeal without breaking the bank before the holidays.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
For dessert, freshly made Hong Kong-style egg puff waffles are a highlight, but don’t miss out on the downright adorable panda bear and pig sweet buns filled with sweet custard.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Flirty and adorable, Reze is obviously a much more suitable match for Denji than Makima, sharing his raunchy sense of humor and showing patience to try and educate him after learning he’s never gone to school.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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Fox's nails may have been dipped in blood (red nail polish), but the rest of her look was soft and sweet—a fun contrast against the bloody gown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Aside from buying beans, my go-to is a cortado with almond milk and — hear me out — quarter-sweet simple syrup.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The world of cinema so dear to Garavani started to approach the designer.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Oh, and also Brian Klugman, the director is a dear friend of my manager.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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In a nutshell, the Trojan prince Paris sails to Sparta to capture Helen, the beautiful wife of the king of Sparta, Menelaus.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Your partnership is beautiful to watch.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After the robbery, the Louvre has since transferred some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France's most secure vault in Paris, the BBC reported.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Upon entering the gilded gallery, the thieves used power tools to cut into the glass cases to reach the precious jewels, investigators said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tender, fresh okra and holy trinity pepper, onions, and celery add a lovely contrast of texture while contributing pops of color.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The birthday girl got all the attention, while the couple also got to enjoy sharing their special day with loved ones in a new way.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Attack People with narcissism often transition into the attack phase next, pummeling the character and credibility of their loved one.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From learning how to order a pint to sharing your snacks, the culture is full of charming traditions and surprising rules.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both are charming, sociable and irresistible, drawing others in while on daily walks or at any gathering.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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That was especially the case with Cam Schlittler, the darling rookie of the Wild Card round who shut down the Boston Red Sox to help his squad move on in the postseason.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The original battle site is preserved today by the National Park Service as a darling little plot penned in on all sides by urban Boston.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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