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
Laufey’s reaction on stage was genuinely adorable.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Williams also shared some adorable pictures of her family of four on Instagram that month, posing together after her sister Venus Williams' wedding.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
These adorable tea party accessories are the perfect way to dress up your table.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
Mariah Carey shared an adorable photo with her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, on Easter Sunday.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Williams also shared some adorable pictures of her family of four on Instagram that month, posing together after her sister Venus Williams' wedding.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
These adorable tea party accessories are the perfect way to dress up your table.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
Mariah Carey shared an adorable photo with her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, on Easter Sunday.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 6 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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My meditation coach, Penny, has become one of my dearest friends.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The home run was a beautiful swing down in the zone.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Expect glitzy bars and eateries, often with tray ceilings that light up in beautiful hues at nightfall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Watering for too long, at the wrong time of day, or incorrectly costs money and wastes a precious resource.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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With the thieves and vandals digging up gravestones and stealing plaques made of precious metals, Bishop has spent an extraordinary amount of money on repairs, security and maintenance.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Expect a lovely weather day with a blend of sunshine and clouds.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On my two-week-plus sail, the dinnertime quality varied despite lovely presentations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nastiness can be framed as a function of mourning a loved one, as with Dorinda’s rants on RHONY; or despair over personal crises, as with RHOC star Shannon Beador’s DUI and car crash.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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For those with loved ones still in Iran, this pause doesn't bring them any peace.—
Ubah Ali
April 7,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now that he is being overshadowed by his teammate and rising star, the very lovable Kimi Antonelli, who, at 19, represents the team’s future, there’s more reason to believe Wolff will mobilize to sign Verstappen.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yet, this lovable kids' series continues to teach positive messages through song and dance to this day.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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