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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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 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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Since the 1970s, Bulgari’s design language has been defined by the avant-garde with its combination of precious gold with stainless steel.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Newmont , Freeport-McMoRan — Prices of both precious and industrial metals fell, as investors saw the dollar strengthen on Monday and worried about economic growth amid higher oil prices again.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
20 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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My condolences to her family and loved ones.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nobody wants to watch a loved one endure the pain, debilitation, and loss of independence that can follow a serious fall.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 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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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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From the curb, 170 Benvenue is a darling Cape with four perfect little dormers peeking out of its roof, just below a stone chimney.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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