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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
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Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Alaskan Snow Crab Roll At JING Scottsdale, sweet Alaskan snow crab and delicate kanikama are wrapped in silky soy paper, then finished with warm ponzu butter that adds layers of bright citrus, savory umami, and rich depth to every bite.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 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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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
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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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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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The collection of autobiographical monologues explores the hardships and unexpected humor of caring for loved ones across every stage of life.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Hooks said the agency's hearts are with the teen's family and loved ones during their difficult time.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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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 19 Jun. 2026.
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