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
These were adorable little kids.
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Riley Rourke, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Let everyone grab and go with these adorable tiny pies.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Prince Louis is one year older and still just as adorable.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
But behind that adorable moment is a rescue story that’s far more dramatic — and far more unlikely — than the viral version lets on.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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Riley Rourke, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Let everyone grab and go with these adorable tiny pies.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Prince Louis is one year older and still just as adorable.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
But behind that adorable moment is a rescue story that’s far more dramatic — and far more unlikely — than the viral version lets on.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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Nobody wants a grammar correction popping up in the middle of a sweet message from their partner.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Initially shy and reserved, according to her foster family, Cindy Lou is learning to come out of her shell and show her charming, sweet side.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mark Mardini became a dear friend.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although Duchossois’ acquisition of Arlington Park in 1983 and his ownership of the luxurious track overshadowed his achievements as a breeder, his beautiful Hill ‘N Dale Farm near Barrington was a model breeding farm, as impressive as any of those in Kentucky.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 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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Ahead, my step-by-step guide to recreate a lovely lunch that will help your bond grow even deeper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Later on, the sights of Camden Market and Gasholder Park promise a lovely balance between the buzz and tranquillity of London.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The Lions are the lovable losers of the NFL, the Tigers haven't won a World Series in over 40 years and the Red Wings are in the middle of a decade-long playoff drought, having missed the big dance once again this season.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Create an elite team, battle all-new bosses and rescue the lovable Sparks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
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 4 May. 2026.
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