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 adorable pup, who appeared to be a black cocker spaniel, brings the family's total to four dogs.
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Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Cape May County Park and Zoo just announced the arrival of two adorable capybara pups, born on April 14 to proud mama Buttercup.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The internet’s favorite oversized rodent just got even more adorable in New Jersey.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
My kid learned to make scrambled eggs and brought me breakfast in bed, which was both adorable and slightly burnt.
—Henna Pryor, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Cape May County Park and Zoo just announced the arrival of two adorable capybara pups, born on April 14 to proud mama Buttercup.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The internet’s favorite oversized rodent just got even more adorable in New Jersey.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
My kid learned to make scrambled eggs and brought me breakfast in bed, which was both adorable and slightly burnt.
—Henna Pryor, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' daughter Elliott posed for a sweet shot with her dad before heading off to prom on June 2, 2021.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use dark or bittersweet chocolate for a more intense, less sweet chocolaty finish.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jane Goodall was a dear friend of mine.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The body is not a source of strength or pleasure or play but a site from which to grab as much power as one can and hold on to it for dear life.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lindsay Lohan has a beautiful bouquet of flowers in hand on set for Count My Lies in New York City on April 20.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fall is cooler and quieter, and while the sequoias stay green year-round, other trees—like maples, dogwoods, and black oaks—start to transition into beautiful autumnal colors, especially in October.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Russia has been grabbing Mali’s precious minerals, including gold, in return for promising to protect the country against the rebels.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Embrace Timeworn Imperfections Nothing is too precious for daily use in a French home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to that lovely wide field of view, Roman will be able to rapidly image tons of galaxies to generate detailed, 3D vistas of the cosmos.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This lovely semi-evergreen groundcover (Pachysandra procumbens) is ideal for shaded woodlands.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to background information shared with press, the Aleutian Lady was equipped with cameras at the time of the incident, but it will not be shown on the show out of respect for his family and loved ones.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Create an elite team, battle all-new bosses and rescue the lovable Sparks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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For me, Storage Wars was an addiction and Darrell was the loveable loser who was always looking for that $40 bill in a pile of junk.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This sweet barrier island promises shimmering beaches, towering dunes, peaceful bike paths, kayak-ready waterways, and a darling historic downtown.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Stetson and Samuel -- my darling young men -- were sitting at the table, shoving and pulling one another in equally groggy measure.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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