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
Behind the adorable outfits is a booming resale ecosystem, driven by Instagram, streetwear-savvy parents and global rag houses, turning a nostalgic hobby into side hustles — and family bonding time.
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Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The Northwestern alum celebrated earning her degree by sharing grad photos to her Instagram, including one of her posing with an adorable dog.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 June 2026
In the first trailer for Adam Wingard’s Onslaught, Adria Arjona plays a young mother and veteran defending her adorable child and trailer park community from an army of what appear to be glowing-eyed super-soldiers built like pro wrestlers.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow cam Famous California bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have taken the internet by storm with their adorable chicks this spring.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The Northwestern alum celebrated earning her degree by sharing grad photos to her Instagram, including one of her posing with an adorable dog.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 June 2026
In the first trailer for Adam Wingard’s Onslaught, Adria Arjona plays a young mother and veteran defending her adorable child and trailer park community from an army of what appear to be glowing-eyed super-soldiers built like pro wrestlers.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow cam Famous California bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have taken the internet by storm with their adorable chicks this spring.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 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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Oh, my dearest Ursula, my father said.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Visage and Petruschin are shoe-ins to be featured in the film, as the Drag Race Down Under host has been a dear friend and collaborator of RuPaul’s since the ‘80s and the former Drag Race contestant became his makeup artist in 2017.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 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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This will be another year together for a lovable core that had to gain confidence from its tourney run.—
CJ Moore
June 2,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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With only small roles like one-episode guest spots on Third Watch and Law & Order to his name, the role of Bubbles, the lovable character experiencing a drug problem, was a breakthrough for Andre Royo.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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