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 first film follows an adorable blue extraterrestrial creature who crash-lands in Hawaii and gets adopted by a young girl and her older sister.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Drinky Crow is an adorable little bird who is also suicidally depressed and a raging alcoholic, living with his drunk Irish monkey buddy Uncle Gabby in a 19th-century nautical pastiche.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Breakfast was my favorite meal with its kombucha, the immunity morning elixir (a kind of spiced turmeric latte without the caffeine), an array of fresh fruits, gluten and dairy-free options and the adorable pots of homemade fruit preserves.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Bring the sweet hue to your fingertips with these adorable nail shade.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Drinky Crow is an adorable little bird who is also suicidally depressed and a raging alcoholic, living with his drunk Irish monkey buddy Uncle Gabby in a 19th-century nautical pastiche.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Breakfast was my favorite meal with its kombucha, the immunity morning elixir (a kind of spiced turmeric latte without the caffeine), an array of fresh fruits, gluten and dairy-free options and the adorable pots of homemade fruit preserves.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Bring the sweet hue to your fingertips with these adorable nail shade.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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In the hands of a sandwich master, these things can come from elsewhere—in the Vegitalian, thin slabs of fresh mozzarella and, of all things, a thick layer of roasted sweet-potato slices.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Relax by the grand fireplace overlooking the mountainside as you’re delivered triers of sweet pastries and chocolate treats, savory salmon toasts, lobster rolls, and more while Artisanal high chocolate is poured over fluffy cotton candy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Reiner’s tribute was one of the emotional highs of the Oscars, Billy Crystal paying tribute to his dear friend and then being joined on stage by dozens of actors from Reiner’s movies, from Kathy Bates to Meg Ryan, Jerry O’Connell, Annette Bening and more.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Homes are safe spaces where the most intimate private truths can be discussed by the people who hold each other most dear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The interiors are curated to perfection, with vintage objects and beautiful antiques filling the space.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Right now, some of the best spots to catch beautiful bluebonnet displays are around Brenham, Ennis, and the Hill Country.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are precious few roads, and nothing is impervious to the whims of weather.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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Having access to knowledge and being able to collectively reflect are rights too precious to surrender to those who prefer us ignorant.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a lovely, gentle soapy smell throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Although the focus is on architecture, many of the homes in the landmark district have lovely landscaped backyards that guests are welcome to visit and admire.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But for the loved ones of the three still missing, an agonizing wait continues.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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At that same company, a hospice social worker wrote about a family's grief when their loved one passed, but there was no evidence the patient was actually dead.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The hitters of lovable Team Italy celebrated home runs with shots of Italian espresso in a dugout dripping with cheek kisses and caffeine.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The psychology that Bryk wrote for these young men is the key as to why these brutes are more lovable than unbearable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The 100 percent-cotton flannel material delivers superior softness, breathability, and warmth, while the darling floral pattern is perfect for the spring or those who want to give their bedroom timeless charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sandy Liang graced us with so much darling fashion inspo, including fluffy heels that look like bunny slippers.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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