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
Pets Pets are adorable, but their teeth and claws can damage fabrics.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Newborn babies at Magee-Womens Hospital are celebrating their first Mother's Day in adorable handmade bee outfits.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 7 May 2026
This petal pink bread oven will also look adorable on the tabletop.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
With the help of her talking dog and an adorable lemon named Squirt, Edith sets out to find the last remaining fairy who might be able to break the spell.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Newborn babies at Magee-Womens Hospital are celebrating their first Mother's Day in adorable handmade bee outfits.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 7 May 2026
This petal pink bread oven will also look adorable on the tabletop.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
With the help of her talking dog and an adorable lemon named Squirt, Edith sets out to find the last remaining fairy who might be able to break the spell.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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The Steelers had expected this to be the case perhaps weeks or even months ago, but Rodgers took his methodical, sweet time before committing.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Borgess, who was part of last year’s title team, said this one is sweeter.—
Bill Kemp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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When Kamyar, her co-department-head and dear friend, broaches his upcoming parental leave, Gabrielle’s response is one part scoffing to ten parts guilt-tripping.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The area One of the most beautiful areas to visit in Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is very popular during the high summer season between December and March, attracting many trekkers to hike the famous W or Q circuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Allen, who has racked up more than 2,300 wins in his career, said many in the industry lament the loss of a beautiful grass course.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The price of the precious metal has skyrocketed—briefly surpassing a record five thousand dollars an ounce earlier this spring—and, as Jennifer Wilson reports from the American West for this week’s special issue, this has led to a boom in prospecting not seen since the days of the forty-niners.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Rihanna's sentimental piece, of course, will never go out of style; those meaningful moments will only be more precious as time goes on!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The shatteringly crispy skin on these chicken thighs is achieved without frying, meaning less mess and oil, but the same lovely crunchy result.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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There’s going to be a little inkling of the night shift personality in the next season, which will be lovely.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Jonze embarks on a journey to Miami, but now seeks revenge for the death of her loved ones.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Favorites like the Evolution Cool ($52 after discount), Evolution S3 ($32 after discount), and The Neck Evolution S3 (TNE) ($44 after discount) are all wonderful gifting options for loved ones of all ages.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The part of the relationship that was fun and silly and lovable and goofy came really naturally to both of us.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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The Blackstone was renamed the Merle Reskin Theatre for a benefactor, the famously ebullient Merle Reskin, a lovable arts lover who died in 2023.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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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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Adorned with a darling floral print and fitted with two deep side pockets, this mini is both flattering and functional.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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