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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From a sweet yogurt bowl with cinnamon and berries to a savory dip with garlic and herbs.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2026
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Peaches are a classic summer treat, offering sweet and juicy bites from the first taste to the pit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Honoring Catalonia’s Christian traditions Earlier Wednesday, Leo celebrated the centuries-old Catalan tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Leo celebrated their centuries-old tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 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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Radical approaches to what is precious and what is worthless—or appraisal—have always been more than the inversion of that which is useless made priceless, what was originally meant to be ephemeral made timeless.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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In addition to selling precious metal products, the brand also buys gold from consumers and offers a gold IRA.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Are there healthy ways to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the inevitable?—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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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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 13 Jun. 2026.
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